[The Story of the Treasure Seekers by E. Nesbit]@TWC D-Link bookThe Story of the Treasure Seekers CHAPTER 13 15/29
The highwayman business isn't what it was.' 'What about a bike ?' said H.O. But the robber thought cycles were low--and besides you couldn't go across country with them when occasion arose, as you could with a trusty steed.
And he talked of highwaymen as if he knew just how we liked hearing it. Then he told us how he had been a pirate captain--and how he had sailed over waves mountains high, and gained rich prizes--and how he _did_ begin to think that here he had found a profession to his mind. 'I don't say there are no ups and downs in it,' he said, 'especially in stormy weather.
But what a trade! And a sword at your side, and the Jolly Roger flying at the peak, and a prize in sight.
And all the black mouths of your guns pointed at the laden trader--and the wind in your favour, and your trusty crew ready to live and die for you! Oh--but it's a grand life!' I did feel so sorry for him.
He used such nice words, and he had a gentleman's voice. 'I'm sure you weren't brought up to be a pirate,' said Dora.
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