The ship is gaining on a three-master bearing the flag of the Red Sash. As the pirate vessel turns its mangonels back, the crew of the nearer ship makes ready for battle. The captain, gesturing with his silver-edged sun blade, shouts out commands. Next to him, his S'Kra Mur first mate points a cane, directing the crew. Together, the two keep order as the crew prepares grappling hooks and boiling oil.

"Captain Arbelog and First Mate Corsairio, by Semtrach Mouzon."