The document describes the execution of two pirates, Calico Jack and Vinny Arbuthnot. However, their hanging is interrupted by the pirate Barracuda, who takes the Squire hostage with a cutlass to his throat. Barracuda and her brig, the Saucy Gladys Trusspott, persuade the townspeople to release the pirates and the Squire. The freed pirates then fleer defiance at the citizens while the Squire is escorted aboard to discuss finances.

1. ‘‘Barracuda’Barracuda’
20122012
Execution Day!Execution Day!
The second ‘Bayko Baron’The second ‘Bayko Baron’
adventureadventure

2. Along the docks the grog shops are all butAlong the docks the grog shops are all but
deserted – no one wants to miss a good hanging!deserted – no one wants to miss a good hanging!

3. ‘‘Calico Jack’ Chinless and ‘Violent Vinny’ Arbuthnot are led out to meet theirCalico Jack’ Chinless and ‘Violent Vinny’ Arbuthnot are led out to meet their
fate – the militia musket-carrying team forms up to keep them safefate – the militia musket-carrying team forms up to keep them safe ..

4. First step in the process is a public ‘hellfire-and-damnation’ sermon fromFirst step in the process is a public ‘hellfire-and-damnation’ sermon from
the Rev. Drone outside All Saints.the Rev. Drone outside All Saints.

5. Meanwhile Squire Trelawny A. Grasp, still recovering after being thrown down his ownMeanwhile Squire Trelawny A. Grasp, still recovering after being thrown down his own
well by these rascals, takes hot chocolate and listens to the funky rhythms of J.S.well by these rascals, takes hot chocolate and listens to the funky rhythms of J.S.
Clutterbuck and his String Ensemble while he waits for his revengeClutterbuck and his String Ensemble while he waits for his revenge

6.  Led to the gallows the pair find Jedidiah Worm and his hearse already waiting while theLed to the gallows the pair find Jedidiah Worm and his hearse already waiting while the
town crier reads out their crimes and the hangman rubs his hands in anticipationtown crier reads out their crimes and the hangman rubs his hands in anticipation

7. Strange how the ear can pick out a single sound – like theStrange how the ear can pick out a single sound – like the
click of flintlock being cocked. Squire Trelawny forgot toclick of flintlock being cocked. Squire Trelawny forgot to
guard himself and now Edith Puttle – better known asguard himself and now Edith Puttle – better known as
‘Barracuda’ has her cutlass to his throat.‘Barracuda’ has her cutlass to his throat.

8. And of course, wherever the ‘Barracuda’ goes, there too is her famousAnd of course, wherever the ‘Barracuda’ goes, there too is her famous
brig – ‘The Saucy Gladys Trusspott’brig – ‘The Saucy Gladys Trusspott’

9. Amazing how much more persuasive an argument canAmazing how much more persuasive an argument can
be with a quartet of ‘long toms’ to back it up!be with a quartet of ‘long toms’ to back it up!

10. Restored to their finery and freedom the pirate chiefsRestored to their finery and freedom the pirate chiefs
turn to fleer defiance at the honest citizens one lastturn to fleer defiance at the honest citizens one last
timetime

11. While Squire Trelawny is escorted aboard to explain hisWhile Squire Trelawny is escorted aboard to explain his
handling of their finances to his former shareholdershandling of their finances to his former shareholders

12. And the boys in the band play on tillAnd the boys in the band play on till
someone pays their feessomeone pays their fees