s01e01 — Pilot
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| Released: | 03.03.202203.03.2022 15:00 |
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Otherwise, the problem is clearly not in the era. He's just out of PLACE.
He traded a good education and a steady income from the plantations for adventurous adventures and a constant fear of being hanged. And all because of his wife...
Pirate captains, for all their severity, were in no way considered equal to naval captains. At least because they held an elected position and did not have the full power that their naval colleagues got. Actually, almost always the captain commanded only in battle or during the chase. So to speak, exclusively in a combat situation. But he could not decide where to move after the battle, or order during the campaign. Where to go was usually decided by the team members in a general vote. As well as choosing whether to try to grab some prize or let it go home. Well, during the campaign, the navigator was considered the senior. In short, pirate teams were more like early joint-stock companies, rather than a military unit. And in this environment, it happened that people who were completely unsuitable for such a restless craft surfaced. People like Steed Bonnet.
The future captain was born in 1688 in Bridgetown, Barbados. Not in a very rich family, but quite wealthy. The child was even sent to study law. Which at one time also meant improvement in theology. So Steed got a good education. As well as the inheritance – by the age of 25 he became the owner of a small plantation. Quite profitable, allowing to lead an idle life of a colonial idler. And then he was also made a police major. In a word, honor and respect in a single province. Alas. To his misfortune, Bonnet got a family.
I must say that Bonnet did not become a very successful pirate. Later, at the trial, he will say that the crew pushed him around and he suffered because of his softness, becoming a pirate leader under the pressure of a sailor. At the same time, there is evidence that Bonnet was not a good girl. And that the team obeyed him. At least it is known that he flogged two members of the team – such a punishment was often used in regular fleets. But for pirates, such a decision could cost both the position and the head. But Steed got away with it. So, he had a serious power over this violent brotherhood. He is also credited with a love of organizing walks on the board. But whether this is really the case – the researchers have not decided on this.
The meeting took place after Bonnet barely fought off a Spanish sloop-of-war (the captain was seriously injured). And a short-term pirate alliance was created, in which Teach was considered the undisputed leader. Bonnet, on the other hand, played the role of the wedding general – strolling along the bridge in a bathrobe and sipping coffee. In any case, during this period, the Bonnet team made good money. No amnesty has been announced yet. And Bonnet was seconded to the local governor to obtain a pardon for himself and Teach.
The Envoy coped with his mission. But when he returned to the rendezvous point with a pardon, he found that Teach had considerably lightened his sloop for supplies, lured part of the crew to himself, and simply appropriated all the common loot, running away with everything he had jointly acquired. And Bonnet, with forgiveness in his pocket, became a pirate again. Either by deciding to catch up, or under pressure from the team. In any case, they had very little food and water. And the rigging was worn out. And the reserve tackle was dragged away by Teach.
The Admiralty Court will sentence almost all prisoners to death. They'll all be hanged in two sets, but Bonnet will be able to escape. However, he will not go far – he will not be able to break through the headwind in a stolen canoe. And they will take him on the island, organizing a combing. Then they will be tried again and hanged in December 1718. Bonnet will have time to file almost a dozen and a half petitions for clemency, but the governor will not satisfy any of them. Although the public, especially the female half of it, will be on the side of Captain Bonnet. Even unrest will occur, almost a riot. It won't help the pirate.
The final speech of the judge has been preserved from the materials of the court. So colorful and vivid that Defoe will bring it in his "World History of Piracy" in its entirety. And this will be the best thing left to mankind from Captain Steed Bonnet.
If someone in a particular work is tired of the routine, and then it turns out that he is gay, this does not mean that this is the same reason "for everyone" and that "there are no other reasons.". But if someone is gay and cannot understand / accept this in himself or cannot open up, and he is also forcibly married - which is not a reason for mental anguish, then at least you can go to the ends of the world.
By the way, the cat in the final is not the same as on the Tea Party!