Mary was too scared to speak. Who was this man? Could he help her escape? He spoke of the Captain selling the other girl...if that was true the same fate could befall her! She had to get off the ship before it sailed, else she might off at some slave market in some far off land.<br/><br/>With a quivering voice Mary spoke, "Sir, I am not here by choice. I am a prisoner and would like any help ye could give me to get off this wretched ship." She watched him for any sign that he may help her. She knew that she was in a bad position to bargain, but she knew she had to try!