Capt Wolf Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 For the events that led up to this, see the first two posts in the Transvestite Prison Escape thread. Posts 12 and 15 are repeated and expanded upon here. The following notice recently appeared in the pages of The Kings Port Advertiser and Ship List: Public Notice: John Hawksbrugh wishes to offer his warmest thanks to all those generous persons who have sent him congratulations on his recent return from Oleon and on the manner of his escape. He wishes to state as a matter of public record the falsehood of a number of rumors put about in the aftermath of his return. Firstly, suggestions that he was some kind of spy are entirely false; his imprisonment was due to a misunderstanding with the Oleander customs office. He also wishes to restate his loyalty to his Queen and his country, in the face of slanderous suggestions to the contrary put about by certain sources close to the government of Oleon. Moreover, Mr Hawksbrugh states emphatically that he has not developed a taste for the wearing of female attire. Finally, Mr Hawksbrugh wishes to dispel all calumnies pertaining to his supposed friendship with Lady Herbert, a most honourable lady with whom he shared only a fleeting aquaintance during his time in Oleon; this rumour has been traced to a rascally Eslandolan adventurer named Janszen, apparently a turncoat from Oleon. Only his current situation as a passenger on board HMS Grasshopper sailing to Port Raleigh prevents Mr Hawksbrugh seeking satisfaction from this so called 'gentleman' either on the duelling field or through the courts. Philip Janszen and Anthony Crol sat down for a drink after hustling the Lady of Madrice into port. Crol picked up a recent edition of The Kings Port Advertiser left by another patron and thumbed through the pages. “Hey, Pip. Remember that Corry we ran into awhile back?” Janszen took a drink of his ale and responded. “You mean that bloke telling the tale of his escape from an Oleon prison?” “Yeah, that’s the guy,” Crol confirmed. “Why? What about him?” Crol looked over the paper at his friend. “Well, he’s called you out in The Advertiser. I think he’s challenging you to a duel!” “Pftt!” Janszen sprayed his ale a bit. “What!?! Give me that fish rag!” Janszen muttered under his breath as he read the item. “Some kind of spy … wearing female attire … honorable lady. Ah, here we go!” Janszen announced. After reading a bit, he offered his thoughts: “Hmm, I meant her no offense by my comments; they were all in good fun between tavern-goers.” “That’s true, Pip. And he was the one telling the tale in public.” “That he was, Tony! But it strikes me odd that this Hawksbrugh fellow is left to defend her honor without nary a word from her ambassador husband.” “Perhaps this allows the ambassador to stay above the fray,” commented Crol. “It’s probably better that way, I suppose,” replied Janszen. “We don’t want to start a war with the Corries. We’ve nothing against them. They’re fair dealers and good trade partners.” Janszen returned to reading the notice, when he finally reached “… rascally Eslandolan adventurer named Janszen.” Janszen continued reading, then aloud: “… a turncoat from Oleon!?” “How dare he call me a turncoat! I never turned against anything I believe in!” Crol tried to calm his friend. “Now, Pip, you were born in Oleon…” “But I’m no turncoat! I may have been born in Oleon, but I’ve always bled green. Eslandola is the only homeland I’ve ever known. Those blasted Oleon bluecoats turned on my family. I’m as much an Oleander as … this Hawksbrugh fellow! Hell, with his prison time, he may have spent more time in Oleon than I ever did as a babe!” “Pip, settle down. No one’s calling you an Oleander.” “But a turncoat?!” Janszen was still upset. “Pip, everyone who knows you knows that you’re no turncoat. You’re as loyal as they come. We’ve both been through enough over the years to know that, and no silly notice in The Advertiser changes that.” Janszen finally started to breathe easier, but was still flushed. “You’re right, Tony. But …” “But what?” asked Crol. “But … Hawksbrugh wants to defend the honor of Lady Herbert. Maybe we should give him the opportunity … in the name of good relations and all.” Janszen paused, then continued: “And if I happen to get to defend my honor at the same time, so much the better!” “Here, here, Pip! Sounds like a fine adventure for a rascal like you!” Sometimes Pip wondered if Tony wasn’t the devil on his shoulder. “When do we make for Port Raleigh?” “We’ve got one more leg on our run this month. After that, I’m sure we can come up with a reason to call on that new Corry enclave…” “Pip, when all this is over, I’ll bet you a shiny new doubloon that you and this Hawksbrugh fellow wind up downing a few Weelond ales together.” “You may be right, Tony. But first things first. I need to send a letter to Hawksbrugh.” Janszen procured some parchment and a quill and penned his response. After he and Crol were done with their ales, Janszen went down to the docks and found a ship headed for Port Raleigh. The ship’s captain was agreeable to delivering the letter to the harbormaster in Port Raleigh. When the Port Raleigh harbormaster received the letter, this is what he posted: * * * An Open Letter to John Hawksbrugh Architect of Corrington and Escapee of Imprisonment in Oleon I had the fortune to meet you on your way to Port Raleigh as I visited a tavern on one of my many ports of call on a recent trade run. You shared the tale of your escape and we laughed at the manner in which you regained your freedom. I thought our encounter but a colorful tale to tell my shipmates. Imagine my surprise when, in a recent edition of The Kings Port Advertiser, I found myself called out by name for besmirching the honor of one of your country’s fair Ladies and, furthermore, described as an Oleander and a Turncoat! The tenor of your Public Notice suggested that you required satisfaction in securing my apology in regards to the Lady’s reputation, but now I most certainly require satisfaction in securing Your apology in regards to My reputation! While I meant no disrespect to the Lady of whom you spoke and thus see no need to apologize, I am no Oleander, nor am I a Turncoat, and calling me such was clearly with malicious intent. I will endeavor to travel to Port Raleigh in March of the year 616. I suggest you put your affairs in order, and when we meet, we will see honor upheld! Signed, Philip Janszen Captain in the Trade Fleet of the Merchant’s Colonial Trading Company and Citizen of Eslandola and Loyal subject of King Fernando-Augusto VII Quote
Garmadon Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 More Eslandolan duels (or at least maybe)? Awesome scene Capt. Wolf, those are always great when executed correctly and this one is no exception! The table, fireplace, and other details are very nice, and the mood iss captured perfectly! Very nice story as well! Approved from me - if this isn't one of your first two freebuilds! Quote
kabel Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Although the King dissaproves of his subjects fighting duells and has instructed his viceroy to prohibit such activity in the new world, I am sure excited about this! Quote
Mike S Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Although I would have to back my fellow Corrington, I would have to say Mr Janszen has a good point... I look forward to seeing the reply of John Hawksbrugh. That being said, I really like your presentation and story! Quote
Sir Stig Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) I'm usually not a warwonger, wanting to keep away from the eyes of big politics, but turncoat is an accusation that questions your loyalty. Which side you are on does not matter as long as your personal integrity is good. Values are universal, while regimes comes and goes. The color of ones flag should never go against what you stand for. *Chanting* "fightfightfightfightfight!" Great story Edited March 2, 2016 by Sir Stig Quote
Kai NRG Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Another duel? My interest is piqued. Good work on the build too. Quote
Tezclatipoca Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Ahah ! An other duel ! And this time no MAESTRO Member involved, I prefer that. I will look forward to what that will lead... Quote
kabel Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 And this time no MAESTRO Member involved, your TG is nothing, your country everything, young lad! Quote
Tezclatipoca Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 your TG is nothing, your country everything, young lad! My apologies your majesty. I thought I served enough well my country to authorise me such a reflection... :) Quote
Captain Dee Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 Ooh, possibly another duel! And with a rather intriguing story to go with it... I really like the build and the way it's presented. I await the outcome... Quote
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