The sound of music and revelry floated across the bay, Tortuga celebrating the capture of the Spanish warships with free-flowing rum and rowdy partying.  They even set off fireworks, lighting the skies above and illuminating the waterfront for the couple.  As John and Rosy meandered along sharing their feelings and tentative plans of the future, watchtower cannons went off, alerting everyone of an approaching vessel.  Conditioned to listen for volleys from the fort providing information on who was approaching, an uneasiness grew amongst the townsfolk, slowly sucking the happy abandon away when the expected volleys never came.  Slowly people began to meander out of the taverns and brothels, searching for answers.  The growing crowd on the dock saw an approaching longboat, flying a white flag.  Rosy and John were soon joined by all the captains of ships currently harbored in Tortuga Bay, including The Morgan, Capt. Fleming, and Capt. Angelique.  As the vessel drew nearer, Rosy swore softly, recognizing the familiar figure of Capt. James.  He was dressed in official regalia and looked grave.  Reaching the dock and clamoring up to face the captains, Capt. James disclosed he’d come on official business on behalf of the Governor of Port Royal and requested a private audience with The Morgan and the three who assisted him recently.  The Morgan agreed to his request, townsfolk giving way to allow them an open path back to the house.  Private audience or not, the citizens intended to follow and wait outside to hear the news, which seemed ominous.<br/><br/>Entering his home, The Morgan led the way into the drawing room making sure everyone was settled and ordered beverages to be served. Capt. James requested tea.  Everyone sipping their drink, Capt. James shared the news of the looming arrival of the Spanish and their purpose to attack English settlements, Port Royale, and eventually work to eradicate the Pirate presence in Jamaica.  The Governor of Port Royale was hoping they would aid them in hijacking a few of the vessels that were arriving, making the forces between England and Spain equally matched.  “He intends to provide full pardons for anyone willing to help.”  His news about the Spanish was sobering, and The Morgan was open to options in saving Tortuga and the pirates.  Helping the English would be a means to the end and provide Rosy a chance to leave pirating to pursue a future with John.  “You can have a future together with nothing hanging over your heads.”  Rosy was worried about him but he just laughed and kissed her, “My daughter, your Da is a cat with nine lives, eight of which are still intact.  Don’t fret about me.”<br/><br/>The three captains agreed in helping Capt. James and The Morgan stated he’d spread the news to the other captains. Coming from him directly, many would be afraid to help.  “It seems,” Rosy looked at John a little sadly, “that our getting to know one another will have to wait.” They looked to Capt. James for more information on how they should approach the situation.