Chapter 2: Press Gang
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Chapter 1
Short on crew, acting lieutenant Palmer patrols the coastline off Wullham, scouring for unwilling hands to press.
Spying a local fisherman, Palmer assembles a press gang and orders them ashore.
Press Gang by DeathCap, on Flickr
Setting the brand new anchor
Press Gang by DeathCap, on Flickr
Palmer keenly watches the press gang's progress
Press Gang by DeathCap, on Flickr
Master's mate Jones, acting master aboard HMS Piper, leads the press gang, "Come on lads! Get the bugger!"
Press Gang by DeathCap, on Flickr
The fisherman receives a massive blow from maintopman Davies. He falls with a thud and Davies prepares to deliver another blow with his club. "Belay that damn your eyes!" Mr. Jones orders.
Press Gang by DeathCap, on Flickr
His still body is passed into the boat and conveyed back to HMS Piper, to Palmer's delight.
Press Gang by DeathCap, on Flickr
Press Gang by DeathCap, on Flickr
Press Gang by DeathCap, on Flickr
Well done, Mr. Jones. When he wakes up, read him the articles of war and add him to the ship's books. For now, get us back under sail.
"aye aye sir"
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Stay tuned for Chapter 3 where we will see how this unfortunate fisherman reacts to being pressed by the Royal Navy.