Do you not care for treasure, Doctor?" Isabel had not stayed long in her cabinwould not be dismissed like a common servant. As soon as she'd felt the ships collide and heard the pirates thundering over to claim their prize, she'd come on deck and inched her way closer to the larboard railing where Cutter stood, pipe in hand.

"It holds no value to me. I was once a wealthy man." Cutter gave her a wary look. "Ah yes, I see the surprise in your eyes. But 'tis true. Wealth brought ...