The Scarborough only fired a shot symbolically, and the French merchant ship not far away obediently slowed down and stopped.
Seeing that the other party was so tactful, Elmer's mood finally improved. He returned to the dining table on the deck and tied his napkin.
The chief officer commanded the Scarborough to move closer to the side of the Sea Lion. The officer candidate who spoke earlier could not help but say, "Sir, we should keep the cannoneers on standby and send someone up to check out the situation first."
The chief officer frowned. He was not a rookie who had never been out at sea before. Of course, he knew what to do. No one liked to be lectured by a subordinate. In fact, if it were not for Burnett's background, he would have lost his temper long ago. It was not without reason that Burnett was ostracized by his peers.
Sometimes, it was a good thing, but the wrong way of doing things would also cause disgust.
"Do your job, Burnett," the chief officer warned. He did want to order the cannoneers to stand by, but it was as if he had eaten a rat's poop. However, after serving in the navy for so many years, his rationality finally won over his emotions. He followed the original plan and issued the order in an orderly manner.
Burnett stood at the side. Although he did not say a word, he looked like he had just won a big battle with his head held high.
The chief officer had the urge to pull out his sword and hack him to pieces. Fortunately, the first team of 24 had boarded the French merchant ship, and his attention was finally diverted.
The captain of the ship was a French man with naturally curly hair. He stood on the deck with his sailors, feeling uneasy. He obviously knew what it meant to bump into the Scarborough.
However, in the face of overwhelming firepower, even if he was unwilling, he could only obediently hand over the ship's cargo list.
The captain of the team pointed his musket at the people on the deck who had surrendered. After that, he sent a few of his men to check the cargo warehouse. A moment later, Zhang Heng and Marvin were brought up from the kitchen.
The latter's calves were trembling, especially when he saw the huge warship, the densely packed cannons, and the sea of people on it. He felt even more hopeless.
His appearance amused the crowd of English sailors on deck. Some whistled, some grinned, but one of them frowned, which was conspicuous in the crowd.
"Lanny, what's wrong?"
"I don't know. I just think that guy looks familiar, but I can't remember where I've seen him before," Lanny said.
"Now that you mention it, I've noticed it too." Another person chimed in.
The atmosphere on the deck suddenly became tense. But then the man continued, "He looks a bit like your wife. Oh … poor little Lanny. He can't wait to come out for some fresh air. Maybe our fat friend doesn't mind."
"F * ck you, Stephen!"
After this interruption, the ship returned to its previous relaxed and cheerful state. This mission was very easy, and most people did not pay much attention to it. After a while, the people who went down to search also came back one after another.
"No problem, it's all porcelain, and it looks good. Everyone, we can make a fortune this time!"
When the British sailors heard this, their faces lit up.
The team leader nodded. "Keep an eye on these people. I'll report to the first mate and captain."
After that, he took the cargo list and returned to the Scarborough. After a while, the sailors on the Scarborough began to mobilize.
To make it easier to move the goods back to the merchant ship, the first mate ordered the laying of more gangplanks. At the same time, about sixty new sailors put down their weapons and came to the Sea Lion to move the porcelain.
Listening to the footsteps coming from above, the pirates in the mezzanine could not help but gulp. So far, the plan had gone smoother than they had imagined. Half of it was completed. The Sea Lion and the Scarborough had successfully docked. Next, all they had to do was to wait for the unarmed British sailors to board the Scarborough and launch their attack.
However, it was at times like this that everyone became more nervous. They were afraid that the people on the deck would accidentally discover the secret under their feet. If that happened, all their efforts would be in vain.
Among them, there was only one exception. He sat in the corner with his eyes closed as if he was asleep. His huge body was like a mountain in the night, and his black beard rose and fell as he breathed. The space in the mezzanine was very small, and people were squeezed together. However, there was no one within a step of him. Most of the people who chose to be pirates were arrogant and unruly, but when they were in the same room with him, they were as obedient as kittens.
The pairs of eyes that looked at him were filled with awe, as if they were looking at a demon.
The plan to attack the Scarborough was obviously very dangerous. Even with Orff's plan, the chances of winning were only 50-50. However, in the end, the majority of the people who voted for the plan were still in favor of it. Other than the temptation of money and treasure, perhaps the man in front of them was also a big part of the reason.
The only thing that could fight against fear was another kind of fear.
… …
One by one, the sailors of the Scarborough jumped onto the Sea Lion and happily went into the cargo hold. The people on the deck who were responsible for guarding Zhang Heng and the others were also relaxed. Only the man named Lanny was still staring at Marvin, as if he was deep in thought.
The farmer's son was also very confused. Other than his father, he did not know anyone in the New World. He was captured by pirates on the way here, and he was sure that he never knew the man in front of him. He also did not know why the sailors on the Scarborough kept staring at him. Marvin could not help but wonder if he really looked like the man's wife.
Just when a few British sailors were laughing and discussing where to go after they got the money, the man named Lanny's expression suddenly changed. He shouted, "I know! They are pirates!!!"
As he said that, he raised the musket in his hand as fast as he could and pointed it at Marvin, looking nervous.
The latter was horrified and did not know how he had given himself away. In fact, he was not the only one. Lanni's companions were also a little baffled. They did not raise their weapons immediately. Instead, they asked the latter, "Are you crazy?!"
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