Chapter 10: Bonnet and Sugar
Pulling Bonnet, who still turned back from time to time, back to the dock, John sat down on the goods stacked on the dock and said, "Bonnet, don't think about it, you have two big boxes of white sugar, and he can't bring them out." Bonnet was still a little entangled: "Is there really no way at all?"
John sighed: "Bonnet, Duncan's location now is not in the market, but in a naval fortress, and the people around him are not enthusiastic vendors, and naturally they are not holding rum and barbecue in their hands. When the time comes, are you going to let him swagger out with your sugar under the noses of the officers and soldiers of the fortress?"
"Oh, okay. Damn, you're right, John. Bonnet cursed angrily, saying, "It looks like my sugar is not going to come back, God forbid, those abominable Spaniards really deserve to go to hell." ”
"Come on, man, now is not the time to scold them, you see, don't you have some cargo on board? John got up and patted Bonnet on the shoulder.
Bonnet stopped and cursed and said, "Okay, okay, you're always right." Come on, get my sugar and rum, they're all in demand. As he spoke, he stepped onto the ship and went to the cabin to carry the cargo piled up inside. Unlike rum, white sugar is very damp, so it's better to get it early.
When John and Bonnet were about the same as they were moving the cargo in the cabin, Duncan came over wet: "I'm sorry I can't get your candy, it's too much." With that, Duncan tossed a small bag to Bonnet.
Since John had already explained to Bonnet, Bonnet was not too disappointed at this time, and he said: "It's okay, it's actually not a big loss. As he spoke, he pointed to the pile of goods behind him: "I still have a pile of goods here, at least to ensure that I can make money on this trip." ”
Duncan touched his chin and took a few steps on the docks: "How long will you stay here?"
"I should stay for a few weeks, and then I'll go back to Barbedo and go back to the boring family life," Bonnet said. ”
Duncan heard Bonnett answer for a moment, and thought for a moment: "Don't settle down so quickly, go to Nassau, and live the life you want." ”
Bonnet laughed: "I also heard that Nassau is a place for pirates, who live a vulgar life. ”
Duncan retorted, "It's not vulgar, it's uninhibited." ”
"Oh my God. Bonnet exclaimed, "It looks like it's going to be another adventure." But no, no, I am a husband and a father, and I still have my responsibilities to bear. Life can't always be full of debauchery and escape, Duncan. ”
At this moment, John came out of the cabin with a bag of supplies. Walked over to the boat and said to Duncan, "Are you back safely?"
Duncan looked at John: "No, he has too much candy for me to take." Then Duncan lowered his head and thought for a moment: "Hey, you two, I'm actually called Edward, and Duncan is just a pseudonym." ”
And so it was. John thought to himself.
Bonnet smiled, "Ah, it turned out to be a pseudonym that allowed you to meet the Governor secretly. ”
Duncan-Edward said, "Yes, I reckon I've kept the Governor waiting long enough. ”
Looking at Edward's back as he turned to leave, John patted Bonnet's back: "Let's go, man, I'll go with you this time." ”
Bonnet also glanced at John and said, "Hey, friend, this little dagger of yours can't scare anyone." As he spoke, he walked into the cabin and took out two knives and handed them to John, "Aha, look at this." Come, bring this, in order to give people a sense of oppression. ”
John took the knife, stuck it on his belts on both sides, and picked one up to test the feel. It's a far cry from the mercenary twin knives used in the past, and it's closer to the ghost saber when it comes to feel. Not to mention how easy it is, at least it can be used.
Seeing that John had put the knife away, Bonnet picked up a box of white sugar and walked in front: "Today we are going to another tavern, the owner of that house yesterday still remembers me, if I go there, I will not be able to call the security army." ”
John also picked up a box of white sugar, and Bonnet saw it and said, "No, no, no, you don't need to bring sugar, bring a box of rum bars, this time my goods can be sold in addition to sugar, and wine." ”
Hearing this, John turned around and put down the sugar, picked up the rum crate next to him, and followed behind Bonnet: "Then you lead the way, I don't know where there is a tavern." "Of course. Bonnet walked ahead with his suitcase.
John looked at Bonnet and asked, "You said just now that you are both a husband and a father, so you don't mind telling me about your family." ”
"Well, okay. There's not much to say, but if you want to hear it...... Okay, then I'll talk about it. Bonnet didn't expect John to make this request at this time, and hesitated for a moment and said: "My family is actually very ordinary, there is a farm in the family, and the whole field is planted with sugar cane, and I grew up in the sugar cane field. When I was younger, both my parents died. At this, Bonnet paused. John thought for a moment and said, "Oh, sorry my friend. I do not know...... I shouldn't have asked you. ”
"It's okay," said Bonnet, "it's been years, and the two of them should be in heaven by now." Let's go on. The sugar cane produced in my sugar cane field is made of the highest quality, whether it is sugar or rum. Speaking of this, Bonnet proudly raised the box in his hand.
"I know that. John also shook the rum he was holding: "The rum I've been drinking these days tastes better than what I've drunk before." ”
Bonnet smiled and said, "yes, Bonnet never lies. ...... After that, it was very normal, and when I got married, I had children, and naturally I had responsibilities. ”
"Then why do you have to take the ship? John was a little puzzled, knowing that there was no danger of selling to buyers at the place of origin.
Bonnet shook his head: "Sell it to them, and then pay the taxes, there will be nothing left at the end of the year." If I had come myself, I would have been able to sell it for a good price, and I wouldn't have to hand it over to those foolish Royal Navy. ”
It turned out to be a smuggler. John watched as Bonnet stopped at the door of a tavern and knew the location had arrived.
As yesterday, Bonnet was looking for a buyer in the tavern with his candy, and John opened the rum crate that Bonnet had brought, took out a bottle, uncorked it, and gulped it down.
This time I came to protect Bonnet, so naturally I should always keep an eye on that side. John watched Bonnet holding the candy, talking and laughing with someone he didn't know, and knew that the mission was probably done.
Before he had half a bottle, Bonnet and the man sitting across from him stood up and shook hands. Bonnet pushed the sugar box in front of him and took the money bag from the other party. Judging from the smile on Bonnet's face, he must have made a lot of money this time.