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"Ah! At last, at last ...",
" ... In person!  A pleasure I have long awaited.",
"CAPTAIN ",
", if you don't mind, Sir, and you have the advantage of me, I do not believe we are aquainted! ",
"Of course, of course, Captain ",
". My appologies. ...Let me introduce myself. I am Lord Cutler Beckett of the East India Trading Company. At your service.",
"So, we may consider ourselves introduced. What is it that has given you such an anticipation of our meeting, may I ask?",
"Straight to the point, as I have heard, Captain ", 
". Good. Good. Just the person I was expecting.",
"You seem to know much more about me than I do of you, M'lord. Not a comfortable feeling.",
"Ha! Patience, Captain ",
", patience. I have a proposition for you which you may find to your great advantage.",
"Indeed, M'lord, and what might that be?",
"How would you like a position within the Company, as one of it's Captains?",
"It sounds very intriguing Lord Beckett, and what exactly would that entail? And more importantly, what would it pay?",
"What it would entail is your giving up all other business and sailing exclusively for the East India Trading Company. ", 
"I believe you omitted the part regarding remuneration, your Lordship.",
"Ha! I knew we would get along. The payment is initially 5,000 gold pieces per run.",
"5,000 in gold you say, and how much cargo, exactly, is involved in this mission?",
"No, No!, Captain ",
". This isn't just a simple mission. This is an ongoing commitment to transport ALL the Company's cargo into these waters, and it would be exclusive to you alone.",
"Commitment? Commitment, M'lord. A strong word. And what if I tired of this Commitment?",
"Captain ",
"... ",
" I assure you, you will not tire of it. The Company intends to control all the trade in these waters, and of course, the profits will rise accordingly, as will your payment.",
"Profits! Payment! Now those are better words. But exactly how will this scheme work?",
"Simplicity itself, my dear captain. The normal run is to sail to Antigua where you will go to the Store at St John's. You will be loaded with goods from the Company's ships, you may purchase additional goods if you have enough hold space with the monies from the advance. You will then sell the goods at the island where you think you will get the best price. With the monies received you will then purchase gold, again where you think you will get the best price. We will meet from time to time, when you will hand over the gold. ",
"And how often would these runs occur? And what about the competition?",
"As often as you like. Our ships are always in the area. The Company's intention is to become the largest trading company in the world, and other than perhaps the odd pirate scum, we don't expect any competition! ",
"Very interesting. And the catch, If I may be so bold, your Lordship?",
"There is no catch. You will receive an advance to allow you to take care of your ship repairs and provisioning. You will report to me from time to time, to make the payments and for some additional work, that's all. So Captain ",
", do you wish to 'come aboard' ?",
"I think not at this time. I have things to attend to right now.",
"It seems like it would be worth the 'commitment'. Yes, I will do it. Do I have to sign anything?",
"Tell me how it works again?",
"Ah! well, think about it at least. I am sure we will meet again. I myself am leaving almost immediately. ",
"Good, good, excellent! Here is 25,000, in gold. Consider it an advance. Use it to buy as many gold nuggets as your ship will hold, from the shopkeeper here or at Greenford. You may deliver them to me at the Tavern on Redmond. Let us say we will use this as a mutual test of good faith. The residue of the monies you may use to get your ship repaired and provisioned as quickly as possible. You will need these also, they are papers which will ensure your correct treatment at the Company ports.", 
"Rest assured, Lord Beckett, You may depend on me.",
"Then sail away from here as soon as you can. I myself am leaving almost immediately. I have taken the liberty of having the Company's flag delivered to your ship as your personal flag. I strongly suggest that you raise it before your leave here. We will meet again on Redmond when you will be free to sail to Antigua.", 
"I see ... then I shall fly it indeed",
"A final word Captain ",
"... This liaison should be very profitable for us both, BUT, do not attempt to deceive me in this matter. Remember I have the weight of the Company behind me, and we are everywhere!",
"Indeed Sir Cutler, that may well happen. Goodbye for now!",
"Buy the Gold Nuggets! Deliver them to you on Redmond. I will see you on Redmond, your Lordship!",
"Ah! Captain ",
" You have finally arrived. You have traveled without incident I trust?",
"Without incident!.. he says! If you call getting caught up in a French invasion of Oxbay without incident, then you could say 'without incident'!",
"Hmm! ... Dear me!  ..Well I had expected that something of this nature might occur.",
"You had expected .... !! You might have warned me!",
"Indeed, Captain ",
", Indeed. Did I not tell you to change your flag!  Anyway to more important matters. Do you have the gold?",
"The Gold ... Ah! yes ... er, I was going to talk to you about that.",
"My Dear Captain, I trust that you are not implying that you have somehow managed to misplace the gold? That would be most unfortunate for you.",
"Not exactly ... well, I, er ... I do know where it is.",
"And where is that, pray tell?",
"On the ocean floor, in deep water, I regret to say.",
"Most unsatisfactory, Captain ",
" , Most unsatisfactory. This of course means that you are indebted to me to the sum of 25,000 in gold. I shall expect payment in full, and in the shortest time possible. I will, of course be taking the Company's Passport away from you. Do we understand each other?",
"Yes, Lord Beckett, I will bring it here when I have recovered it.",
"Good, see that you do. I am not known for my patience ... remember, in the meantime you are on borrowed time, and we shall be watching, to ensure your efforts are the most diligent in the matter!",
"Yes, Sir, I know what I must do.",
"Yes M'lord, Safe and sound ... my men are bringing it here as we speak.",
"Excellent! Excellent! You indeed are a most reliable man Captain. I have the monies ready for payment for this trip.", 
"Ah! Payment, Yes M'lord, Thankyou. But what about the invasion of Oxbay and the Governor.",
"Ah! yes, the invasion. It is of course your civic duty to report it to the Governor. But, if you wish to get underway for Antigua, I mean, after all, you are only one person. What effect could you possibly have on the invasion?",
"Well, yes your Lordship, I see what you mean. I am anxious to start earning real money. I do need to reprovision my ship amongst other things first though before I set sail.",
"That's settled then. Here is the your payment for this trip.",
"Yes your Lordship, I will return here shortly.",
"Oh! no Sir, the matter is too important ... I mean there are so many details to report.",
"As you wish Captain, as you wish. But I warn you that your life may get very complicated from now on, are you sure that is what you want to do?",
"Yes your Lordship I am sure.",
"Very well. You must do what you must. Report to the Governor, then meet me back here when the matter has been concluded.",
"You will need to get your ship reprovisioned. A task of an urgent nature needs your attention.",
"I have spoken with the Governor and he has given me a task of the most important nature on Oxbay. I cannot refuse.",
"That is very fortuitous Captain, very fortuitous. I need you to collect some items from the Shipyard owner in Oxbay. You can combine the tasks and I will pay you 6,000 in gold in advance for your trouble.",
" 5,000 coins. Plus the residue of that which I previously gave you, should ensure that you can get your ship into fine shape. If not a better one altogether.",
"Oh! ... the residue ... of course. Thank you M'lord. Regarding selling the goods on my return. Can I sell them at any island?",
"Yes Captain, any island. Greenford would be the best, but any island will do. While you are there buy as many gold nuggets as you can from each store with the money you make from selling the goods. On your return, we will meet here as usual. Do you Understand?",
"Yes your Lordship, I understand completely.",
"One further point. If you have not already accomplished it, you would do well to increase your commercial skills.",
"I understand that too, M'lord. Is that it?",
"Yes Captain ",
" That's it. A fair and following wind to you.",
"And to you also M'lord, Goodbye.",
"Perhaps it would be better if you were to inform the Governor.", 
"Captain ",
", we meet again. Have you considered my previous offer ?",
"This is the last time I shall make this offer to you Captain. Are you sure you wish to decline?",
"Very well Captain, there is no more to be said on the matter. A fair and following wind to you.",
"Excellent Captain! Here is 25,000 in gold. Consider it, shall we say, an advance. Re-fit and reprovision as soon as you can then set sail for Antigua. These papers will ensure your safe passage.",
"Very well Captain. As you will. Meet me here after you have spoken to the Governor.",
"Well Captain, how went your meeting with the Governor?",
"Ah! Lord Beckett, he has engaged me to sail to Oxbay then infiltrate the town to gain intelligence on the French.",
"That complicates you mission for Antigua, Captain. However, all is not lost. You could sail Antigua collect the cargo, then sail to Greenford, sell it, then purchase as many gold nuggets as you can, gain your intelligence in Oxbay town, then return here and make your report. That way it is to everyone's advantage!",
"But the invasion sir, surely that is a matter of the utmost urgency?",
"That is a good plan and as you say everyone gains. I shall sail as soon as I my ship is ready.",
"Indeed it is Captain, Indeed it is. But it will take the Governor some several weeks to prepare any sort of counter attack. More than enough time for you to get to Antigua, Oxbay and back. Plus the fact that your intelligence will be more up to date.",
"Ah! I see your point your Lordship, Antigua and Oxbay it is.",
"I have already spoken with the Governor on the matter your Lordship.",
"You have the gold, I trust, Captain?",
"I must also make my report to the Governor.",
"I have the money I owe you with me.",
"Your are without doubt the worst Captain I have ever met and I want no further dealings with you.",
"Er ... well, your not going to believe this, but I forgot to buy it!",
"So, we meet again ",
". I trust you have my money?",
"Then hand it over ",
"er ... Goodbye ... M'lord",
"Here it is.",
"Yes Sir, I understand. Regarding selling the goods on my return. Can I sell them at any island?",
"Oh ! the just usual seafaring events!",
"Yes, yes! The problems of the sea. You have the gold I trust, and anything else?",
" And the Victualler did give me a packet of documents for you.",
"We shall count that as two trips, Antigua and Greenford, so that will be double the amount! But first, the packet, if you please.",
"I need you to collect another packet. This time from the shipyard owner in Oxbay Town.",
"Very well, Captain, Very well. Make all speed on this trip the matter is of the utmost urgency. I shall pay you 6,000 in gold in advance to hasten your return.",
"The Governor has tasked me with sinking a French supply ship at Falise de Fluer, M'lord",
"Very interesting, very interesting! While there perhaps you will collect a packet for me from the shipyard owner. I will pay you 6,000 in gold in advance",
"I need you to prepare to sail to St. John's on Antigua to load with goods. Then you should sell them and buy gold which you should deliver to me here.",
"Your name and ship prisoner, and be quick about it!",
" And I would like to know why I have been wrongfully imprisoned?",
"I only know of you. We have never met before. Consider yourself lucky to be alive ",
" ... At least for the moment! I am Lord Cutler Beckett of the Honourable East India Trading Company, and also currently acting Governor of this fair island.",
"I know that ... I'm working for you! ... Don't you recognise me ? Take me to the Governor at once!",
"You would do well to keep a civil tongue in your head ",
" It is only the fact that the Governor knows of you and has spoken well of you, that you are still alive. The Governor has left the island for the time being, so explain yourself to me. NOW!",
"I am working for ... er ... you ... well, now I look closer, maybe someone who looks a lot like you ... er ...",
"This makes no sense! ... Guard! ... Guard! Bring the prisoner to the Residence. We shall get to the bottom of this matter yet!.",
"Now ",
", Explain yourself before my patience gets shorter, and your neck gets longer.",
"I have been working with the Governor to free Oxbay ... and with the man called Beckett for the East India Trading Company. I have the Company's papers to prove it.",
"The Governor has spoken well of you, and your efforts on behalf of the Crown, which is to your advantage. As to the papers, I have examined them and they are real. So I am wondering how they were come by. That brings us to 'your' Beckett ... Where did you meet with him?",
"Here, in the Tavern.",
"In the Tavern, M'LORD! Mind how you address me, ... and pray, what was the nature of your business with him?",
"Sorry, M'lord. I would sail to various places, Antigua, Oxbay, Greenford, purchase gold and bring it back here.",
"Back here? And where 'back here' was this business conducted?",
"er ... in the Tavern ... er M'lord.",
"The Tavern! The TAVERN! Did it not strike you as peculiar ... that an Officer of the Honourable East India Trading Company would do business in the the TAVERN?",
"Well ... now that you put it that way ... I suppose ...M'lord",
"Suppose! ... Perhaps, ",
", you would have done well to have 'supposed' earlier when you were doing business in the Tavern! ... Describe the man.",
"Well, he does look a lot like you, your Lordship.",
"Indeed. That I suppose excludes ninety-nine percent of the population of these islands ... what else?",
"He did keep repeating his first words when he spoke.",
"Har! Indeed he did? Interesting! You will find this man and bring him back here, alive. We will see if he is an imposter, or, ..... someone else. While you are doing that I have another task that you will also complete for me.",
"How about maintaining the length of your neck to its present dimension?",
"Ah! ... yes M'lord, that will do nicely.",
"You are starting to see sense, your current position is tenuous. Only the Governors recommendation has kept you alive to this point. Perform these tasks well and you may redeem yourself somewhat with me. Otherwise I will brand you as a pirate, then hang you.",
"Sail to the pirate encampment where you should find a man called Raoul Rheims. It was he who betrayed Oxbay to the French. Capture him and bring him back here. ... and while you are about it keep a weather eye out for 'your' man Beckett. If you catch hime bring him back here alive also. Here are your Company papers and your effects. Now get yourself off and make all haste with this mission.",
"Jump to it man!! Don't just stand there. You have things to do!",
"My name is ",
", and I'm captain of the ",
".",
"  This is ridiculous ... you know who I am !",
"And ... what about payment M'lord?",
"Captain, there don't appear to be very many boxes being carried by. I trust you are not trying to defraud me. That would be most unwise! most unwise! I will pay you this time, but at a reduced amount. I need you to prepare to sail to St. John's on Antigua to load with goods. Then you should sell them and buy gold which you should deliver to me here. But, Captain... Heed my warning! ",
"I assure you M'lord, that is not my intention. I just have this invasion business on my mind, that's all. Thank you for the payment.",
"I have spoken with the Governor and he has given me a task of the most important nature on Falaise de Fleur. I cannot refuse.",
" Where are the prisonsers Rheims and 'your' mystery man?",
"I could not locate them your Lordship. I tried several islands but no sign of them, except this journal belonging to Rheims. It shows he is planning some sort of mission.",
", I thought you thought, you were better than that. It seems I must content myself with disappointment at your failure. However, being the generous man that I am, I will pay you the 5,000 gold I promised, plus a further 5,000, but you will use it to fund another task I have for you. And this time do not fail !",
"A ship was captured by pirates several days ago, '",
"pirate captain 06",
", headed for Europe from New Light. As it was passing by our colony, pirates struck. \nBesides the usual trade goods, there were several golden idols on board. These are rare Aztec treasures that I have ordered for my collection. \nI have discovered that the pirate lord that ordered the capture is ", 
"Alistair Garcilaso", 
"Alistair Garcilaso",
". He and his gang of butchers are hiding in the Douwesen jungle, I don't know where exactly. \nYou, ",
", will find them and bring my collection back somehow. \nI will give you a further 10000 when the mission is completed successfully. \nDo you understand?",
"Very well, be on your way. And remember, ... \ndo not fail me in this mission. Your future ... shall we say ... hangs on it's success !", 
" You are dismissed.",
", I was just on my way way to the docks. I am told there is a lot of activity unloading your ship. Does this mean you have recovered my collection?",
"This is most agreeable news Captain. You have indeed saved me months of work and I shall show you my appreciation.",
"Well ... your Lordship, I must confess that one box was empty, so I assume one idol is missing. I could continue searching for it if you wish.",
"No, No. That will not be necessary. You have proved yourself and I have a most important task for you in the near future. In the meantime, to your reward. Firstly, the 10,000 in gold I promised, secondly I am giving you the 'Wicked Wench'. A fine ship indeed, she will serve you well.",
"That is very generous M'lord. Very generous. But, what of the task you have in mind?",
"Not yet Captain. You will need to get used to your new ship, put her through her paces and see how she handles. I want you to sail to Greenford and collect a prisoner from the Prison Commandant and bring him back here. This is your letter of authority. When you return you will be ready to take on the main mission.",
"Good. Then sail as soon as you have reprovisioned. I am off to examine my new collection. I will see you on your return.",
". It is good to see you again. Good to see you. Even in these unfortunate circumstances.",
"Lord Cuthbert ! What are you doing here?",
"I was the prisoner you were sent to collect ! My 'dear' brother is getting closer to catching me by the minute. \n Fortunately for me I still have friends, and they helped me escape. I am hoping that you will be prepared to help me as well.",
"I will help you if I can your Lordship. What is it you need?",
"What ships are in Lighthouse Bay? English warships, or anything friendly?",
"Well I just met Barbossa and Danielle down there. They seem to have infomation on Rheims, and they do have a ship. But there is an English patrol in the area.",
"Rheims Eh? Well, that will interest my brother. You had better go back and report to him. I'd like to see his face when he finds out I have escaped, but be sure not to tell him that you know I was the prisoner. Do you have any other news?",
"Of course I won't mention I found out who the prisoner was, M'lord. As to other news, I think Barbossa may be able to help me find the Cortez treasure.",
"Good, good. Keep me informed on that venture. I am most interested to help, most interested. I will take my leave for now and see if I can join ship with your friends. I will find you again soon.",
"Goodbye M'Lord, and take care.",
", you have the prisoner in chains I trust?",
"No M'lord ... I regret to say that the Prison Commander let him escape. They are still searching for him though.",
"Bah! The incompetent fool ... I will deal with him later.",
"I do have some good news, M'lord. I have found a trace of the traitor Raol Rheims. I could go after him if you wish.",
"Yes, you should do that. But first, ",
", I have a task of a more important nature for you that you should carry out first.",
"This is the task we spoke about before M'lord.?",
"Yes it is. I need you to sail to Muscetto Cove on Antigua and pick up a very special cargo. Speak to no one about the matter. This is most important so I will pay you 50,000 now and 50,000 when you return.",
"Yes M'lord, and Rheims?",
"You should deliver this cargo first. To the far shore on Redmond, I will be there to meet you. Then you may continue the search for Rheims. The cargo is very large so make sure your hold is empty except for the provisions you will require for the trip. And remember speak to no one about it. Do you understand?",
"Good then make sail for Antigua, and the Cove as soon as you can. Here is your money to provision your ship, and make sure you land in daylight.",
"Thank you M'lord. I will set sail as soon as my ship is ready.",
"What ! Who ! Oh ! it's you, ",
". You dare to show you face here after betraying me and killing my men. You fool !!!",
"Not so much the fool. I caught you napping didn't I ? ... And stand away from that fire, what are you doing ?",
"Keeping my promise, ",
". I said I would brand you as a pirate, and I have kept the iron in the fire since your treacherous act on Antigua. Try THIS for size !!!",
" AHHHHHHHH ! ... SWINE ... you will pay dearly for that. Brand me a pirate would you? Prepare to die ...",
"I think not! Guards, Guards! Take these fools .... we will hang them in the morning.",
"Not without a fight you won't.",
"You fool ",
", you should know better than to think you can escape from me.",
" How did you know I would be here?",
"No matter, ",
", I have you now and this time you will not escape. To make sure of this, I have taken your ladyfriend and crew into custody, and my men have fired your ship. She is sinking nicely don't you think. Now hand over the Cortez Map parts.",
"You swine Beckett ... You will pay for this! In fact you already have ... the map parts were on board my ship and you have destroyed them with the ship.",
"Ha! Ha! Ha! Such brave words. As I remember, you sewed them into your clothing. Remember, I have your ladyfriend and crew. If you don't want to see them all hung right now, you will board my mens ship and sail to Redmond. We will see to the truth of the map when we get there.",
"It seems I have no choice at the moment. But my turn will come.",
"Oh! Indeed it will ... your turn to be hung that is! Now get to the ship. Remember your ladyfriend's life depends on this.",
"Very well.",
", we meet again.",
"Lord Cutler ...",
"Lord Cuthbert ... Am I glad to see you. I now have three pieces of the Cortez Map.",
"Good work, ",
", give them to me now, so we can plan our next move.",
"They are quite safe ... Wait! ... my ship! ... She is on fire ... and your men are rowing away from her! What is going on?",
"Ha! Ha! Ha! The penny is begining to drop is it my fine friend?",
"Your not Cuthbert Beckett are you? ... You're Cutler Beckett!",
"Oh! so nearly correct my dear Captain, so nearly correct. I am indeed Cutler Beckett. Always have been ... there is NO Cuthbert Beckett, no twin brothers and no elder brother. In fact if you were not such an ignorant fool, you would know that there is no such person as the Duke of Middlesex. I got my Baronage directly from the King's own hands.",
"I hope he washed them afterwards. That explains why you weren't worried about the missing idol. You knew what was going on!",
"Oh! this is rich and so funny ... yes it was me all the time. The best intelligence one can get from one's enemy is from his own unwitting mouth. And I got much from yours. Plus now I get the map and the idol, and you did all the work. Oh! this is really rich",
"But I wasn't your enemy ...",
"Ah! but I knew you, and your meddling ladyfriend, soon would be. We were both after the Cortez treasure, and your ladyfriend's interference in stealing the idol. I knew you would become a problem sooner or later, so it was more expedient to run with you for a while.",
"While it suited your purposes. You are the lowest of the low Beckett.",
"My men are indicating only a moderate quantity of gold has been delivered. Not the return on my investment that I was expecting, Captain. Not what I was expecting at all. Anyway, give me the package. Here is your money", 
"My men are indicating to me that there is little gold in the consignment. A very poor return on my investment, Captain. A very poor return indeed! Certainly not worthy of payment. Anyway, give me the package.",
"I have been working with you ... er, well, with a man called Beckett for the East India Trading Company. I have the Company's papers to prove it.",
"The Governor knows of you and has spoken well of you, which is to your advantage. As to the papers, I have examined them and they are real. So I am wondering how they were come by. That brings us to 'your' Beckett ... Where did you meet with him?",

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