I let both women run past by me onto the deck and spun around on the tips of my toes and followed them outside casually. If they didn't believe me on my words, the horror outside on the deck would soon make them rethink their attempt to escape.<br/><br/>Once out on the deck I tapped my hat to the dark haired pirate captive for keeping the door free. In front of me the battle was almost over as most of the merchant crew lay dead or surrendered on the deck.<br/><br/>I found the captain on our ship, gave him a sign that all was clear and watched our men carefully, making sure they wouldn't harm them fair lasses. As the crew surrounded them around the mast I stepped in and told them not to harm both girls until the captain told them.<br/><br/><strong>"Captain Griffiths now owns them. We shall not torture, plunder or maim these fair ladies unless given permission by the Captain."</strong>