Abigail Smith's Ship

. Her name is Kayla and I was here to find her and take her to my boss.  But I have no problem with her having to be bound behind her back.  What is the price that you want for her and perhaps you companion as well I hope that you will except my offer.   I looked at Abigail.

I decided to message Elizabeth Hampton that I have found Marie of Luxemburg's daughter and perhaps her companion.

I looked at Elizabeth.

"She is very valuable, what sort of price will you offer for them both? My men will tie her hands behind her back and she is your prisoner now.

. Well captain I can offer you 200 crown for both. To keep them tied would be fine with me. Is it possible if I could write to my boss and to let her know that I am on my way to see her.

Dear Elizabeth,

I have found Princess Kayla and her companion. I will be coming to Romania soon.

Elizabeth Bathory

I considered the offer that Elizabeth had just proposed and I chose to accept.

"I accept your 200 crown offer for them both. You may write to your boss and maybe she will pay me the 200 crowns? The prisoners are both yours now.

. Good that is settled.  When we reach Romania I will have 200 crown there for you.  I am happy that I was able to find Kayla.  Then you will be able to see your daughter.  I am sorry that you are going to Romania just to warn your daughter about Elizabeth.  But I believe that she will be happy to see you.  I think that this is a very good idea to get Abigail Smith to Romania.  I can have a guard to detained her before she gets to see her daughter.  Then Elizabeth can do whatever she wants.

I had been listening closely as Abigail had instructed me to do so and there was something about this woman that I did not trust. She seemed to be planning something. As Abigail prepared the course for Romania, I approached and whispered in her ear.

"Abigail, be careful around her. There is something about her that I do not trust. I would suggest that what awaits in Romania is a trap.

I listened to Adrian said then I came to a decision.

"Lady Elizabeth, I have decided that should you want the prisoners then I must first receive the payment for them and therefore until you present it to me, they will be taken below and secured. Upon arrival in Romania, they will be yours when I receive the crowns. I said as my crew escorted the two women below. I however had no intention of sailing to Romania.

I see her man whispered in her ear.  I hope that she does not try anything.  But she is a pirate so I do not trust her at all.
.. Captain if I give you the 200 crown when we reach the boarders of Romania. What is it to say that you will keep your word. You released me but what assurances do I have.  I give you the money and who is to say that you will sail to Romania. You could sail pass and we will be trapped on this vessel.  Then you will sell us off.

This woman was really starting to test my patience now.

"As I said to you already, when I receive the crowns I need to ensure I have the money before releasing them. You say that you will give me the money when we reach the borders, tell me, where will you suddenly get these 200 crowns from. How do I know that you want to arrive in Romania and lead us into a trap? I say to her as I whisper to Adrian to go below to find out exactly who she is the prisoner.

I nodded my head to Abigail as she asked for me to investigate and so I went below to where the prisoners were.

I looked at the Captain I think I must find a way to her calmed down

 I have the money close to the border.  Why would I have it on me.  You would have taken it when I first came on board. If you were me would you have the money on me..plus would you trust your captors to keep their word?.  Would you believe that?.  As far as a trap how could I put a plan in motion?.  I hope that she believes me.

I looked at Elizabeth and I was still not sure about her.

"If you say that the money is close to the border, then when we arrive near Romania we shall stop out at sea and in the longboat you will show me where it is. Until that time, the prisoners are to remain as my prisoners.

It is strange that I have not seen Abigail Smith or seen her. I promised that I would give her money for the prisoners but she must have figured out that Elizabeth Hampton wanted to capture her. I suddenly saw the companion of Princess Kyla. She came in the cell where I was placed. . So why are you here. I see that you carry a sword. Are you here to keep me from leaving.

I looked at her closely as she spoke to me. I did carry a sword but had no idea how to use it.

"You are to remain here in the cells. You are not to leave, by orders of the Captain you are to be gagged as well as bound and so I need you to open your mouth so I can gag you. I said a bit afraid of her.

I can see that she is nervous about me and what I may do

. Fine if you want me to stay here in the cell. But who is going to help you keep me.here. Are you all alone. You are standing there well if you want to bind my hands and gag me come in and do it.

I had decided to come down to the cells to see the prisoner and I could see that she was still not secured.

"Your game is finished Elizabeth. You thought that you would take the young Princess and then lead us into a trap. You will be our prisoner until Abigail returns then we will decide whether or not to kill you.

I looking at the handsome young man.  I am a little grateful that he realized what I was told to do with Princess Kyla.

. Alright now.  You figured that out.  Well good I really did not want to take her.   I am not certain but I believe that Cassandra Pennyfeather does not plan to take your captain and the other young lady.to Elizabeth's island.  Elizabeth is not stupid and she would not want you to find out where she is.   Cassandra would take them to another island.  Cassandra's boss is not really Elizabeth Hampton.   Even though they work together but another woman is actually her boss.  Young, pretty but ruthless.  I do not know her name but I believe that she is Elizabeth's sister, Queen Charlotte's daughter.  I have only seen her once but you best be careful.  Cassandra does not like your captain.  Your captain is probably in more danger than you realize..   This lady was a little nervous to come in to bind my hands and gag me.   No one was with her and I did not want to come near her because even if she was not a sword woman she could have hurt me when she is holding that sword

I looked at Elizabeth as she spoke of another woman being in charge.

"This other woman, do you know where she is? I do believe that Abigail knows what she is doing in the matter. What makes you think that my Captain is in danger?. Princess Kyla is safe here with me.

Looking at the young man.  Then I see Princess Kyla standing behind him.

. All I know is that Elizabeth and Cassandra works together but Cassandra's boss is Nadia.  Nadia's mother is Elizabeth's sister, Queen Charlotte.  I do not personally know Captain Nadia.  Elizabeth and Nadia are close.  Elizabeth taught Nadia to hate her mother.  Elizabeth and Charlotte are not close.  Charlotte is a nice person but Elizabeth is jealous of Charlotte so she put in Nadia's ear that her mother is a bad person.

I came to the cell of Elizabeth Bathory. I heard her speaking to Adrian.

. My mother spoke of Queen Charlotte. Mother is a friend of Elizabeth Hampton. So I have heard of her. Her name is Princess Nadia but I have never met her. She is older than I am. If I can help I will. Perhaps she will talk to me princess to princess. Maybe knowing who I am, my mother and Elizabeth are good friends. That my get me in. Mother never really liked what Elizabeth was doing to Nadia. I do not know where her island is but if I can help with getting Abigail and her daughter safely returned to you. Just let me know if you need my assistance

I looked at Elizabeth then back at Kyla.

"We have to locate as to where this Nadia is, for she may try to harm Abigail. Kyla, you may well be right. Talking Princess to Princess may help her to see sense that it was Elizabeth who turned her mind from her mother. We shall follow Cassandra to learn where this Nadia is. We will have to be careful, for you said she is ruthless. We have to act quickly. Kyla, what can you tell me about your mother and Elizabeth Hampton?

I looked at Adrian.

. Adrian all I know is that Elizabeth and my mother are friends.  Mother has said that Elizabeth is her best friend. But for some reason she always looks so sad when talking about Elizabeth.  I know that Elizabeth and my mother had a falling out.  I believe that it was an misunderstanding of some sort.  I was very young when Mother told me these stories about her and Elizabeth's friendship.  I do know that Kyla's mother is Queen Charlotte, Elizabeth's sister.  I do not think that they are close.  I have never met Elizabeth but she has come to see Mother and it seemed strained.  I hope that this information helps you.

I looked at the young Princess.

"It is very helpful thank you. Princess, can I ask, do you know how to wield a sword?
The plan we have is to follow them to this island and rescue Abigail and her daughter. I will need you to speak to this Nadia, can you do that?"