Don Lardo takes a hit

1. CasaCasa
LardoLardo
20132013
the 4the 4thth
Pirate talePirate tale
fromfrom
‘Bayko Baron‘Bayko Baron’’
Don Lardo D’Graspo’sDon Lardo D’Graspo’s
settlement on the Rio Negra!settlement on the Rio Negra!

2. Don Lardo has reopened the Mayan silver workingsDon Lardo has reopened the Mayan silver workings

3. Pizarro and his dogs greet new arrivals – De Soto and his gallowsPizarro and his dogs greet new arrivals – De Soto and his gallows
demonstrate the punishment for disobediencedemonstrate the punishment for disobedience

4. Watchtowers give control of the whole areaWatchtowers give control of the whole area

5. Once inside the shackles are struck off – shackles cost moneyOnce inside the shackles are struck off – shackles cost money

6. Inside the Mill the ore is crushed washed and smelted - the
helves, sluices and bellows all driven by the great wheel

7. The rough ingots emerge in sealed chestsThe rough ingots emerge in sealed chests

8. The garrison is provided by the Regimento IrlandaThe garrison is provided by the Regimento Irlanda

9. Malaria, Yellow Fever, Black Fever and ingrowingMalaria, Yellow Fever, Black Fever and ingrowing
toenails will claim half !toenails will claim half !

10. Meanwhile Don Lardo roughs it in the HaciendaMeanwhile Don Lardo roughs it in the Hacienda

11. Don Lardo takes rum and coffee with young Don Rodrigo toDon Lardo takes rum and coffee with young Don Rodrigo to
fight off the feverfight off the fever

12. While Donna Quibab keeps cool in her ownWhile Donna Quibab keeps cool in her own
wayway

13. Under the pergola J.S.Clutterbuck and hisUnder the pergola J.S.Clutterbuck and his
Rococco Rocksters soothe furrowed browsRococco Rocksters soothe furrowed brows

14. The Sancho delivers luxuries, the Panza unloads blastingThe Sancho delivers luxuries, the Panza unloads blasting
powder for the mine – both will go down-river laden with chestspowder for the mine – both will go down-river laden with chests

15. Don Lardo makes his morning tour withDon Lardo makes his morning tour with
Don Rodrigo clearing the wayDon Rodrigo clearing the way

16. A bored sentry takes a pot shop at something moving in the forestA bored sentry takes a pot shop at something moving in the forest

17. The response is unexpectedlyThe response is unexpectedly
lethallethal

18. Surprise lost – Calico Jack orders the attack, but is stalled by a volleySurprise lost – Calico Jack orders the attack, but is stalled by a volley

19. Meanwhile a second crew led by the Baracudda herselfMeanwhile a second crew led by the Baracudda herself
head straight for the pontoonhead straight for the pontoon

20. But they are too late – the crackle of musketry has roused both the Irlanda
and Donna Quibab

21. Even J.S. and the Rocksters are ready!Even J.S. and the Rocksters are ready!

22. The sentries escape to the mill but Pizarro and De Soto are caught!The sentries escape to the mill but Pizarro and De Soto are caught!

23. The good news is that Don Lardo himselfThe good news is that Don Lardo himself
has been left behind

24. So no need for bloody battle – Don Rodrigo is sent to arrange aSo no need for bloody battle – Don Rodrigo is sent to arrange a
parleyparley

25. And shortly the girls are trading – no sale on Don Lardo, but DonnaAnd shortly the girls are trading – no sale on Don Lardo, but Donna
Quibab will trade the silver rather than have the mine blown up by her ownQuibab will trade the silver rather than have the mine blown up by her own
blasting powderblasting powder

26. The Celtic Corsair shepherds his new recruits back into theThe Celtic Corsair shepherds his new recruits back into the

27. While The Baracudda and Calico Jack run the silver downstreamWhile The Baracudda and Calico Jack run the silver downstream

28. And Don Lardo – restored to his wig and coat – vows that next time theyAnd Don Lardo – restored to his wig and coat – vows that next time they
meet it will be on his terms – but first a word with his wife about themeet it will be on his terms – but first a word with his wife about the
exchange rate for husbands!exchange rate for husbands!