To everyone's surprise the dock master had stood down only moments after James had come into the conversation. The dock master came back after tying off the horses. "I'm sorry sir, they had been acting fairly suspicious and it is part of my job to look out for anyone who might be looking to harm the fine people of Port Royal." "I don't want to see you bothering these kind ladies again!" James replied.<br/><br/>The dock master put his hand out not answering James. "These ladies have just purchased a new boat." *Pointing to a smaller boat towards the end of the dock.*<br/><br/>This had really excited the girls. Only moments before they were looking the grim reaper in the eye and now they were looking at freedom. Although they felt comfortable, in the back of Cassandra's mind she questioned James' motives. Why was he helping them? He didn't even know who they were.<br/><br/>James stood tall and proud. This was the first time he had stood up to someone and the outcome had gone even better then he had imagined. James reached his hand out meeting the dock masters firmly shaking hands with a firm and confident grip.<br/><br/>"You ladies better not give me any reason to have you thrown in jail because if you do it will be your life." The dock master sternly spoke out. The dock master still didn't trust them but at this point he had no choice but to let them go.<br/><br/>James turned to the two ladies. "Ready ladies, come with me and I will dock you boat over at my family dock on the other side of Port."<br/>