Santa Cruz, Tenerife, early May 1895.-2

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An hour later, they drifted into the harbour and Silver ordered the men to dock. “Be ready to repel borders,” he yelled. “I guess the grease ball won't like what we did.” He smiled as he saw a furious Salazar and five of his men storming down to the jetty. “Looks like we've got company; Enrico, Santos, Jacques get the guns and be ready to repel boarders!” “You will die for this Silver,” yelled an apoplectic Salazar. “Self defence Salazar, you shouldn't have fired.” “You’ve ruined my ship, you’ll pay for this.” “An accident at sea, these things happen.” smiled Silver. “My crewman is still learning the art of seamanship. Damn clumsy of him, but what can you do?” he replied shrugging his shoulders. “Captain! I want this man arrested,” shouted Salazar turning to a man behind in uniform. Si

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