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Fifteen Hook One did not turn to piracy because one had choices. Rather, piracy became an option when there was no choice. If I’d been given options, perhaps I could have been an honorable man. But when your choice is between starving to death with your family or doing something to help them survive there are very little choices for a boy my age. I tried joining the Navy, but most of the reputable ships wouldn’t give me the time of day. At eight years old, I already had a record. I’d gotten locked away twice for stealing food. The Navy didn’t tolerate thieves like me. But pirates…. pirates didn’t care about your past. Only that you would work and were willing to do it for the bare minimum. I was ten when I was finally able to join a ship. I set s