Brethren of the Main

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Рафаэль Сабатини. Brethren of the Main

Brethren of the Main

Table of Contents

Preface

1. Rebels Convict

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2. Don Diego Valdez

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3. The Prize

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4. Maracaybo

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5. Blood-Money

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6. Santa Maria

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7. Lord Julian's Mission

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8. The Hostage

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9. Captain Blood's Dilemma

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THE END

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Rafael Sabatini

Published by Good Press, 2021

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Aboard the frigate all was quiet and orderly. She rode at anchor, her larboard to the shore, and the main ladder on her starboard side. Round to this came the boat with Don Diego and his treasure. Mr. Blood had disposed swiftly and effectively. The slings were ready, and the capstan manned.

Don Diego, stepping on to the deck alone and entirely unsuspecting, was promptly and quietly put to sleep by a tap over the head from a marlinspike efficiently handled by a one-eyed giant named Wolverstone. He was carried away to his cabin, whilst the treasure-chests, handled by the men he had left in the boat, were swiftly hauled aboard. Then the fellows who had manned the boat came up the ladder one by one, to be handled with the same quiet efficiency. Mr. Blood had a genius for these things and almost an eye for the dramatic. For dramatic now was the spectacle presented to the survivors of the raid ashore.

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