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THE PIRATES OWN BOOK
THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN EDWARD LOW.
This ferocious villain was born in Westminster, and received an education similar to that of the common people in England. He was by nature a pirate; for even when very young he raised contributions among the boys of Westminster, and if they declined compliance, a battle was the result. When he advanced a step farther in life, he began to exert his ingenuity at low games, and cheating all in his power; and those who pretended to maintain their own right, he was ready to call to the field of combat. He went to sea in company with his brother, and continued with him for three or four years. Going over to America, he wrought in a rigging-house at Boston for some time. He then came home to see his mother in England, returned to Boston, and continued for some years longer at the same business. But being of a quarrelsome temper, he differed with his master, and went on board a sloop bound for the Bay of Honduras. While there, he had the command of a boat employed in bringing logwood to the ship. In that boat there were twelve men well armed, to be prepared for the Spaniards, from whom the wood was taken by force. It happened one day that the boat came to the ship just a little before dinner was ready, and Low desired that they might dine before they returned. The captain, however, ordered them a bottle of rum, and requested them to take another trip, as no time was to be lost. The crew were enraged, particularly Low, who took up a loaded musket and fired at the captain, but missing him, another man was shot, and they ran off with the boat. The next day they took a small vessel, went on board her, hoisted a black flag, and declared war with the whole world. In their rovings, Low met with Lowther, who proposed that he should join him, and thus promote their mutual advantage. Having captured a brigantine, Low, with forty more, went on board her; and leaving Lowther, they went to seek their own fortune. Alas you scurvy dogs. Click here if ye wish to continue. South Padre Island Pirates Pirate Days on South Padre Island South Padre Island's 35th birthdays celebration kicks into full swing at Louie's Backyard. Activities included a pirate skit, costume contest, fireworks display and live music performed by the BongoDogs. See the Pictures at spiPictures.com. Padre John Bonney Every pirate lives for something different. For some, it's the open sea. For others it's the taking of plunder. For me, it's definitely South Padre Island. It can be a little bit unpredictable, but a pirate's life is full of uncertainties. Arr |
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