She lay on her side and propped her head on her arm, "Yes, they come every year. They go to the island by the volcano and bury their treasure where the dead are buried. That is sacred ground and the Islanders believe the pirates will be cursed. I never met a pirate do not sure if bad things happen to them. I suspect they do. Life at sea is dangerous as you found out. People do survive." Maleen looked at his battered chest, "Are your books safe? What kinds of book do you have?"