CHAPTER NINE
19 SEPTEMBER 1720
Dear Father,
We sighted a half-plundered Spanish galleon near an uninhabited island by a string of larger islands called the Bahamas. She was listing badly, probably due to a belly full of water and ballast. Jack figured she had only a few hours before the sea would take her, so we shall board her to see if her attackers left any scraps. We are in dire need of provisions, so it’s our hope we can salvage enough for our needs.
Your daughter,
Anne
For several hours the crew worked to remove debris from the Seeker’s decks and secure damaged rigging, spars and sails before the sun set. They patched up the wounded and placed them in hammocks strung near the galley close to Stevie, the surgeons bag and her herbs. After preparing a meal of rice and beans speck
