22 April 1590

We were attacked by pirates off of the coast of Spain. The attacking ship was named The Revenge. We feigned surrender and let The Revenge pull along side, they cast their hooks and then I and my men boarded The Revenge on the attack. It is amazing when you see the look of total surprise in another mans face, especially when he finds something other than what he is looking for, like (for instance) a compaignie of really mean pissed off armed French musketeers on the hunt for pirates, the battle for The Revenge lasted for a little longer than two hours.

During the battle for The Revenge, I came face to face with the infamous Dread Pirate Roberts. He was an excellent swordsman. He was very polite as he was trying to kill me, asking me if I was using Benetti's defense, what I thought of Capo Ferro, if I studied my Agrippa something or other. Eventually he made a thrust, which I dodged and he said “ I have to switch to my right hand.” As he changed his rapier from his left hand to his right hand, I used the time to pull my pistol, cock the pistol, aim the pistol, and shoot him between his eyes. I have no time for pointless conversation in the middle of battle. And always remember this bit of information, SHOWING OFF IN A BATTLE WILL ALWAYS GET YOU KILLED. Finally the infamous Dread Pirate Roberts is now the Dead Pirate Roberts. Oddly enough he did not sound like any Englishmen I have ever heard.

We finally captured The Revenge, those that surrendered and survived were put into the ship's brig. Treasures that were plundered by The Revenge's crew were salvaged and The Revenge was scuttled set course for a Spanish port to transfer prisoners and to re-arm the ship. I will stay on board De Etoile Filante, as Spain has an unusual aroma about it...