What did pirates wear? The story Continues!!
Even the women on my ship have set attires: a ragged-edged skirt or cropped pants, peasant-style blouse, a corset, bandana for the head, boots, hoop earrings and a pistol. But laws on my ship are very strict about meddling with a woman without her consent; you shall suffer death. Most of our clothing and jewelry is from the ships we have raided. As long as you don’t break the code of conduct, you get to keep one share and a quarter of the booty. If any hand on board tries to run away or keep a secret, we maroon him with one bottle of powder, one bottle of water, one small arm and a shot. Stealing from the ship or loot always invites marooning or being shot; unless he/she is a skillful fighter.
My ship fills terror in the hearts of all captains at sea; the “jolly Rogers” or the black flag with the sign of death and destruction makes them abandon or give- up instantaneously. Did you know that we keep the sign of crossbones and skull in our logbooks for the death of sailors, that’s how it got onto those flags; and when I really mean business on sea, the hands change the flag into a red one for absolute terror!
I see a ship loaded with clothes from Paris, looks like Jean Gaultier; never can resist designer clothes. Gotta go, Amigo!