Zenobia goes from warrior to pirate in book two

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In honor of “talk like a pirate day” http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html

Here is a bonus “Teaser” Wednesday. We wanted to share a scene from Zenobia – Challenging a Legend book two, where Zenobia and her crew plan to commandeer a boat and go from warriors to pirates. Read and enjoy. 

  

“You think fast, young warrior,” Caras acknowledged. “That might work. It would have a better chance if you had a legitimate appearing document. However, if the Roman captain recognized the ship as belonging to Hasshel, he probably would not believe you. Even if he did, in a few days when back in port, if he was headed to Alexandria, he would report it and inquiries would be made. Then Hasshel would know his ship had been pirated, and he would start to investigate. He would certainly enlist the aid of the local commander, General Publius. Men would talk, and someone might suggest checking out Caras.”

    “What do you suggest?” Zenobia asked.

    “I suggest that you disguise the ship right after you capture it.”

    “I assume you could arrange this disguise?”

    “Yes. Here is my proposal. I will transport you and your men to overtake the Minerva. You will do the actual fighting to take the ship. I will provide the sea captain to then sail the ship to where you wish on the eastern end of the Great Sea. And I will have constructed the items to change the appearance of the ship. The captain will instruct your men in their installation. And he will also make a new bogus log for your new ship.” He paused. “My fee for all this will be 500 darics in advance.”   

    “Silver darics, I assume.” Zenobia said slyly.

    “No, dear,” he replied with a smile, “gold. But it was worth a try. You will make a good pirate.”

Where there be seas there be pirates - Greek proverbs.