The two pirate ships were about to clash in close combat.
Ruth stood on the deck, expertly directing everything, but no one knew that the palms of her hands, covered with silk gloves, were already sweaty from nervousness.
To put it simply, they were wet.
Although the crew on this ship were all unfamiliar newcomers to Ruth, in the pirate world there's no such thing as a breaking-in period.
Aboard this ship, aside from Charlie, she could play the role of captain, sailor, or gunner, she could even be the animal keeper, as each member was a qualified and skilled pirate.
"Full starboard, get ready for emergency evasion! We're going to make a run for it, lads!"
"Load the port guns! Use the speed you'd use when chasing women! If you don't have cannonballs at your feet, load them with chain shot! If you can't find anything, stuff nails in them!"
