A majestic, shimmering, black pirate ship sits upon the water. Its numerous cannons give it a menacing look. Tons of pirates hop upon its decks in a furious jig. The lone captain plods around in his cabin, plotting on where to seize his treasure next.
Pirate Ship, Port
a young boy who is a deck hand
the lone captain
I was once in charge of many men, but now I'm the only one left. I am brave and loyal. I will do anything to serve.
I can't believe we were captured by pirates.  It's too late for me now boy - save yourself and join this gang of villains, and try to make your way in this world better than I did. If you say so father.... Our ships is lost, and they have mutilated and gutted my crew . . . so many men . . .now I am the only one left.  Along with you my boy - I need you to keep hope alive in this world. But I had hoped to take over our ship someday! Maybe one day you will have your own ship, but ours now lies at the bottom of the sea.  I wanted you to have this, it was your father's sword, and his father's before that.  I want you to have it. But...but I don't want to be a pirate!!! Then escape at the nearest port land, when the pirates go a wenching.  Find your way to one of the King's men, and they will guide you to safety. Should I just hide under the deck then? Behind the barrels of grog, search until you find an empty one.  That's the last place a pirate will look! I see I will try my best to survive. Do it son - do it for us.  Do it for the family! I will father, I wish I could have saved you.