Prince Charming Diaries

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Six brothers must learn to become better Princes. James must win the love of a girl before the hundredth petal falls from the Rose or die as a Beast. Justin must learn to think for himself. He is the only one who can awaken the princess who has been cursed to sleep forever. Jadan the frog must convince the spoiled princess Elaine to kiss him so he can become a man again. Joseph discovers a tower where a girl with very long magical hair is imprisoned by a terrifying woman. Can Joseph prove himself a real hero and rescue her? John is forced to host three balls in search of the perfect bride. But his idea of a perfect bride is not the lovely Lady Cinderella. A depressed Jerome runs away and learns responsibility by caring for a young princess, whose stepmother is trying to kill her.

Includes two bonus stories

Kane's mother wants him to marry a real princess. She devises a series of nearly impossible tests. But sometimes a true princess is not the daughter of a king.

The six Charming Princes and their cousin Kane have been turned into swans. It is up to Elise to save them.

~E

Beauty and the Beast 2017

+JMJ+

When I first heard there was a new "Beauty and the Beast" coming out, I was excited. I looked up the cast and they had lots of familiar actors. I planned on going with a big group to see it in the theaters. Then we found out stuff. Well, we didn't go. We don't support movies like that. But I was really disappointed. Much more recently, I got the movie from the library, and watched with my parents and some of my siblings. (Just the older ones) As my aunt said once, Disney way overrated things in it. Certainly it had stuff in it. But not like I expected. In fact most of it would have gone over my head.

SPOILER ALERT

Belle

It took me awhile to judge her fairly. She is famous for being in the (HP) movies and I have seen her in nothing before. But then after awhile I did begin to think she was really good for the part. She also looks like a friend of mine, mostly when she smiles, so I put that in her favor. :D

Complaints: She walked around with the hem of her skirt tucked into her apron/belt showing her bloomers. When she escapes prison and rides off to warn the beast she throws her yellow dress off and rides off in her white under dress/petticoat. To be fair the under dress wasn't much worse then the yellow dress. But that's not ladylike.

Beast

(Okay, I'm joking. That's not what the Beast looks like. That's just him before he turned into the Beast. Seriously! Is that hideous or what?)

The Beast

I thought he was the most interesting character in the movie.

I've seen him as Charles Dickens in "The Man who Invented Christmas," and Sir Lancelot from "The Night at the Museum: the Secret of the Tomb."

Who wouldn't be charmed by this smile?

His love for Belle felt real. He cared enough for her to let her go.

Complaints: At times he looked more animated then real, if you understand what I mean. He didn't act as impressive as I expected. I never flinched when he jumps out at Belle's father/Belle/wolves. I've shrieked when Gollum grabs Bilbo's neck in "An Unexpected Journey." In fact it was more tense seeing shadows when he's creeping up on the people. But neither of those are very hard complaints. I'm willing to overlook them. :D

He also sings the best song. It's not in the original version.

Evermore

It's very hard to find a picture of him after his transformation. Well, that's him before he dresses up. He looked like he was wearing pajamas.

Gaston

I've seen him as Bard in "The Desolation of Smaug" and "The Battle of the Five Armies." And Girion in "An unexpected Journey," and "The Desolation of Smaug. And the Sheriff's thug in the 2010 "Robin Hood" (Which I did not like)

I thought he played the part really well. But I liked him as Bard and seeing him playing a self-centered creep was weird. Gaston is like the complete opposite of Bard.

I don't have any complaints about him. His character is rotten already. :D Ah yes, I found one. In the song Gaston when he's supposed to pick up two giggly girls to show that he is strong, he picks up LeFou and a girl. Disney sure likes to stick hints in.

LeFou

The gay character!

I've seen him as Olaf in "Frozen" and "Frozen Fever." (I don't like Olaf)

Even if he wasn't gay, I wouldn't have liked him. Just look at him. That picture says everything. He was just gross and yucky. Fat, greasy, and oily.

I hate to say it, but I did laugh over one of his lines. He tries to spell Gaston in the song Gaston and ends up singing in a monotone "It just occurred to me that I am illiterate. And I've never had to spell it out loud before."

The Enchantress/Crazy Marie

I thought it was interesting that the Enchantress lived in the village and sort of watched over everyone.

I also wanted to mention that she is Enid Fairley in "Lark Rise to Candleford" and Elinor Dashwood in the 2008 "Sense and Sensibility." I haven't seen either of those movies but I have friends that did.

Jean the Potter

I've seen him as Clark/Father Of Mine in "Doctor Who," Borachip in "Much Ado About Nothing" and apparently he is Lord Veneeri in the 2015 "Cinderella." I don't know who that is. He's also in "Lark Rise to Candleford." He's Mr. Paxton.

This was an interesting added in character. He is Mrs. Potts husband. When the enchantress cast the spell everyone forgot about the castle, the prince and the servants. Poor Jean forgot about his wife and son.

Lumiere

I've seen him as Norman Wayne in "Miss Potter."

He was just the same as in the original, I think. He was a bit of a flirt.

Cogsworth

I've seen him as Gandalf in "Fellowship of the Ring," "Two Towers," "The Return of the King," "An Unexpected Journey," "The Desolation of Smaug," and "The Battle of the Five Armies." And the Great Intelligence in "Dr. Who." My sister saw him as Chauvelin in 1982 "The Scarlet Pimpernel."

He was pretty good too. Just like the original. Very stuffy. But in this one at the end he is reunited with his wife, who is very shrewish. He immediately wishes to change back into a clock again.

Mrs. Potts

I've seen her as P. L. Travers in "Saving Mr. Banks," Elinor in "Brave," Nanny McPhee in "Nanny McPhee," Beatrice in "Much Ado About Nothing," She's also Elinor Dashwood in the 1995 "Sense and Sensibility" which we own but I haven't seen yet.

Madame Garderobe

I just thought that this person should get "honerable" mention because she played an opera star in "Beauty and the Beast" but was the mother Abbess from the Carrie Underwood "Sound of Music." If anyone remembers that movie, they certainly couldn't forget her singing in there. :D

Also, I've got my complaints.

I believe her

This is google's definition of Garderobe

garde·robe

ˈɡärdrōb/

noun

1. a lavatory in a medieval building.

   • a wardrobe or small storeroom, especially in a medieval building.
   • 
     

   
   

But I believe they were going off the French translation that meant wardrobe, which isn't spelled the same. But I wish they could have found a better name. It's kind of bothersome, but most people wouldn't realize it I guess. Just history people. :D

While fighting in the battle, Madame flung the contents of her wardrobe at three men, putting dresses on them in the process. Two looked disgusted and fled, but the third man grinned. Later he ran into LeFou at the dance by "accident" and I believe they danced a bit. That bothered me.

But I guess that's all the people of note.

The overall feel of the movie was cartoony. Like they stuck to the original movie so closely that they didn't leave a lot of room for improvements or realistic changes. Although both Beauty and the Beast got backstories, which was neat. I think if I had seen it in the theater without hearing anything bad about it, I would have been very disappointed.

~E

The Prince Charming Diaries volume two, DHP Part 2

Being the 3^rd day of the Bleak Time

The enemy has finally retreated back to their cursed land. We have no ships, so we content ourselves by blasting the warheads after them. Brother Xander kept them firing much longer than was entirely needed. But in the face of Victory I felt that he is entitled to indulge in his happiness. I retreated to the command tent to fill out the paperwork. Paperwork is so boring! I think it would be a most pleasurable idea to hire someone to do the paperwork. But presently my flag bearer, Rupert came into the command tent.

“Mail arrived.” He said. He handed me a letter. I recognized the hand of Sister Anne.

“Thank you Rupert.” I said and waved him away. Once he was gone I slit the letter open. I have enclosed a copy of the letter.

Dearest brother Zeno,

Greetings to you and our brothers, Yaron and Xander. I trust this letter finds you and them in the kindness of health and that you are unsullied by the War.

I wish that I had kind news for you in these harsh times, but I bring you an immediate concern of our family. Little Tarek, who has not even reached his sixth year has vanished. Our Father, the king, thinks little brother Tarek is a disobedient child. He also declares that he will not recall any of the men to search for him. As the seventh son, I fear our Father, the king, cares not about little brother. I pray you Brothers Zeno, return swiftly to River City. I am much afraid and seek your counsel. I fear little Tarek has run away for good. Our dear Madra has not stopped weeping and little Greda will not cease either.

With all my Tenderest love, your dear sister,

Anne 

You can be certain that I was much beside myself. I would have rushed to my Madra and sister's aide immediately, but I had a commitment to the army. In view of our recent Victory, I have much hope that I will be home before long. But I hesitate to share this havey news with my brothers Yaron and Xander. 

Being the 4^th day of Bleak times

Our enemies have much deceived us. I fear a traitor is among us. Dear friends of mine have been lost. Their blood spilled over the sands. The enemy slipped around behind us, now we are trapped on the beach. The enemy surrounds us on every side. I fear we may be ruined. Rupert raised high our standard and charged unarmed at the enemy. His three brothers followed close. They were killed, yet Rupert remained unharmed. Xander mangled the enemy Flagship with a warhead. I shall take note to honor both Xander and Rupert. But first we must defeat these Barbarian Warriors.

Brother Yaron counseled me to hold a Parley. My dear brother has a sound advice. Rupert, El Lee and I took the white flag out. We met with the Enemy Lords and discussed peace. I fear their demands are too steep. They demand the hand of sister Anne for their prince and half the kingdom. I told him our King will never agree to such harsh demands. Now brother Xander is angry. He says that we should have made demands too.

“You make it sound like we are the ones surrendering!” He yelled. I made no response. We were the ones surrendering.

Being the 5^th day of the Bleak times

Xander has been confined to Barracks. He secretly parlayed With the Enemy and told him that we would destroy them unless they gave into our demands. He demanded all of the enemy Kingdom and the hand of their princess for me. I was not happy with him. What would I do with a princess? I was still pondering this, when I received another letter from Sister Anne.

Dearest Brother Zeno,

Greetings, I trust this letter finds you in good health.

Oh Dear Zeno, you must come soon. Little Greda has run away now. Our father, the King, has called her a selfish impudent child, but does not seem to have much concern. Oh dearest brother, I feel as if only you can save them. I trust no one else to such a task.

In haste your loving sister,

Anne 

I would give much to hasten home and relieve my frantic mother and sister. I supposed little Greda to have more sense than to run away. There was must be a deeper reason. Oh if only I were free to return home.

Being the 12th day of Bleak times

For the last week my poor regiment has had no peace. The enemy oppressed us mightily. Many of my soldiers have been taken prisoner or killed. I have requested aide from the Glittering Cities, but received no reply. I have much reason to fear that my father, the King, will not grant me aide.

Today brother Yaron lost his temper and called our Battle of adviser a tarnal fool. I have been meaning to say that for some time now, but I still rebuked my brother. It does not pay to insult the battle adviser. The adviser was really angry, he told my brother to advise the army himself. Of course I would never say this to the adviser but brother Yaron has more advice of sense than he did. With my brother's well-thought-out plans. We tricked the enemy into our camp. While they were destroying it, we circled around and attacked them from the rear. In the confusion many of them fled into the sea. We took more prisoners and slew the rest. I cannot imagine the enemy will try surrounding us on shore again. I believe this war is really truly over.

Being the 13th day of the Bleak Time

I receive many letters from home Madra and Anne pleaded for help in searching for our little lost Tarek and Greda. Anne also made mention that Captain Bluebeard has grown much more serious towards our sister Cassandra and that our father, the king, encouraged them. Sister Beatrice complained about the lack of eligible men. She wanted me to hurry up and complete the war so the men would return to the Glittering Cities. Sister Cassandra wrote a silly gushing letter about the many qualities of Captain Bluebeard. To heap insult on injury, she offered to find me a pretty bride so I would not be jealous of her. Sisters Beatrice and Cassandra really upset me. Here I was shedding my blood for my people and they write foolish little self centered letters. I have shed my blood too. I have a bad wound on my left leg, just above the knee. It makes it most difficult to walk. I have another wound on my right cheek, where I was grazed with flying shrapnel from a war hammer.

I was still seething from the last two letters, when I opened the letter from the triplets. Waylan, Deborah and Varek are quite naughty. Their letter was an amusing one full of pranks, silliness and general cheerfulness. Nothing shallow. By the time I finished, my temper had cooled and I was smiling. Easter sent me a letter. She is worried about her twin sister Fiona. Fiona is our true sister, but our father, the King, cast her out of the family because he wished to maintain the boy, girl, boy, girl pattern. He could not adopt a boy that could fall in place directly between the twins as he had done with Cassandra. The only time Madra has directly disobeyed her husband, the king, is when she hid Fiona at court instead of sending her away.

The last letter I received was from brother Uli. He confessed a terrible crime. He said that Tarek and he had found a mirror and played with it. The mirror had shattered and piece had struck Tarek in the eye. The little boy had claimed to be unhurt, but he started acting strangely. Only one day after that, he had run away. I was shocked and horrified. What enchantments had laid upon that mirror? The letter did not end there, but went on to explain that he had confided in Greda and she had run away to find Tarek. Poor sweet loyal little Greda. I must find her and Tarek

Being the 14^th Day of the Bleak Time

I left the camp under the direction of brother Yaron and the battle master's joint command. I planned on returning as soon as was possible. The return journey was painful. My leg ached. It was starting to swell in the intolerable heat. I heard in the far North it snows at this time of the year. I could use some snow to cool my leg. I made a mental note to visit the doctor.

Being the 16^th Day of the Bleak Time

I arrived home and had my wounds treated properly, but my relief was short lived. I had just stepped out of the infirmary, when sister Cassandra approached and started bragging about the attendance of Lord Bluebeard.

“He has asked me to honor him by becoming his bride!” she sighed. My temper snapped.

“Sister, he is old enough to be thy father!” I cried, “Besides he is not good!” Cassandra burst into loud sobs then ran off screaming. I wish I was back in the war camp. I hope father has the intelligence to realize the Captain should not marry Cassandra. She needs a real man like the soldiers in the army camp. Someone who could smooth out her spoiled nature.

Being the 18^th Day of the Bleak Time

Captain Bluebeard has officially asked for Cassandra's hand in marriage. Our father, the king, has said yes and the engagement feast is planned for tomorrow night, where it will be officially announced. My heart is heavy. Sister Anne is worried, because she knows the Captain is selfish and cruel. Beatrice is angry because she is jealous. The triplets could not care less. Easter thinks the captain is too ugly to be romantic. Uli thinks marriage in general is disgusting. I fear this marriage will cause Cassandra to drift away from the family circle forever. Captain Bluebeard already hates me and will not think twice to turn my sister against me. I fear he may have already done as much. Fiona of course has nothing to say as usual.

Being the 19^th Day of the Bleak Time

Every bite of food was bitter in my mouth. The only ones who seemed happy about the engagement were father and Bluebeard's friends. The common folk hate us all, so I fear they could care less. I shall return to war camp soon. But I swear if Bluebeard ever harms so much as one hair of my sister's head, I will kill him.

Being the 21^st Day of the Bleak Time

I am back in the camp. Things are slow. The enemy sits in their ships and waits. Brother Xander wishes to do battle before they get reinforcements. I think his idea is wise, but brother Yaron counsels us to wait. I have much reason to assume he has a secret plan. I wish he would see fit to confide in me.

Being the 24^th Day of the Bleak Time

Today would have been Little Tarek's sixth birthday. Wherever he is, I pray he has a most pleasant day with many happy wishes.

This day was marked in my mind. I led the army into the water. This is the first time occupants of the glittering city entered the water. Brother Yaron had sent for a load of trees. We set them afloat in the dead of night and clung to them while we floated to the ships. The enemy had not expected us, as we had never shown the inclination to go in the water before. We really need to get our own ships. We burnt all the ships but one and executed all the prisoners except ten. These ten we chained aboard the ship. Tomorrow Brothers Yaron, Xander, the rest of the captains and I will sail around the island to the Glittering Cities. That ought to make an impression on my father, the King.

Being the 25^th Day of the Bleak Time

I despise sailing. I spent all day kneeling by the rail heaving my insides overboard. To be fair, so did all the others, except Xander. He single handedly kept the prisoners sailing the ship towards River City. We were met by armed men at the wharf. They looked shocked, when we disembarked instead of the enemy. I swear that I shall never set foot on a ship as long as I live and breathe.

Tag.

+JMJ+

I was looking at my mom's blog here and I came across this post. Here. I decided to steal the tag thing. She called it a meme, is that the same thing as a tag?

If you have a blog you are tagged..........

1. If my life were fiction it would be set in: 

Royaume. What better place to go, then to my own world? I think I would visit the seven kingdoms, but live in Nimrode, although that is a little close to the Flagrin Raiders.

2. Right now I would be wearing:

I love Eowyn's dresses. I would wear them all even the funeral one, which was my least favorite. This would probably be considered a peasant dress in some parts of Royaume.

3. The biggest crisis I would be facing would be:

If dragons or raiders were going to attack my village.

4. My biggest joy would come from:

The Return of the true Pendragon.

5. The most frustrating daily challenge would be:

Keeping my house clean and my adventuring family happy. Lots of food, won't always keep people from treasure hunting. 

6. Looking out my window, I would see:

One view would be trees and the mountains that divide Nimrode from Bram

the other view would be

the rocky shore and the Frestone Ocean.

7. The other characters in the story would be:

Buck the boy King of Nimrode

And of course the Nimrode Rangers. Kif, Hansel, Olaf and so on.

And of course their are the other people I will meet on my trip to the Seven Kingdoms.

8. An essential element of a happy ending would be:

All the family getting back together and anyone previously thought dead would turn out to be still alive. 

I guess that is all.

~E

Character Test.

+JMJ+

Awhile ago I made some character tests for some of my books. I believe I had Justice Heroes, Prince Diaries, and the girls from my modern fairy tales.

Well, now I have a new test.

Most of you probably don't know about these characters. But don't let that stop you from taking the test.

1. Your hometown is suddenly full of marauding soldiers, what do you do?

a. “Let them a taste our steel, my lads!” Fetch you crew of pirates (Friends) and defeat them.

b. “Forget your toys, grab the baby!” Rush your family to safety.

c. “Excuse me, my good sir, but why are you pointing a pistol at my head?” Ask questions.

d. “I believe I will wait over there.” Quietly slip away.

e. “What have we got to lose?” Lead the villagers into battle.

f. “ATTACK!” Nothing stops you in a fight.

g. “Th-this is for my family!” Get really scared, but stand your ground.

h. “Ahhhhhhh.” Faint

i. “Alright you with the hammers over there! The ones with rakes stand to the left.” Take charge.

j. “I'm a loner, I take no orders!” None of the above.

2. You have been recruited onto a pirate ship, what do you do?

a. “I'm already the Captain! But I will take this ship too.” You already are a pirate captain.

b. “Do you know what happens to thievin' sinners?” Tell the pirates to change their thieving ways.

c. “Sure, I'll help you. I would love to be a pirate.” Pretend to join them, but really look for a way to hand them over to the law

d. “I'm getting paid, right?” Work quietly and try not to get noticed. It doesn't matter who your boss is, it's a job.

e. “See the captain over there, well, one day that will be my job!” Work your way to becoming the best pirate aboard.

f. “Who is ready for a new captain? You get free food.” Lead a mutiny and take the ship for yourself.

g. “What pirates?” You didn't know they were pirates?

h. “I just want to go home.” Cry.

i. “So if I scrub your deck, will I get, say a ten percent cut?” Start talking prices with the Captain. You deserved to be paid.

j. “I'm a loner, I take no orders!” None of the above.

3. The child of your worst enemy has fallen overboard and only you notice, what do you do?

a. “Die you wretch!” Your too busy trying to kill the child's father to notice.

b. “A little baby fell overboard! Someone save him.” Start screaming for someone to rescue the child.

c. “It appears that a child is drowning, go rescue him!” Tell one of your men to rescue the child.

d. “Hang on, I got you!” Dive in and rescue the child.

e. “Hey, your child just drowned! DIE!” Shout to your opponent that their child just fell overboard, then kill him while he is distracted.

f. “How is the water down there, sonny boy?” Ask if it is cold down there, then keep fighting.

g. “His father wants to kill me. Do I have to save him? The water is probably cold. But I am a better person then them. I guess I will do it.” Ponder it for a long time, then rescue the child.

h. “Oh noooooo!” Scream.

i. “Oops!” *splash* “While you're there, how about rescuing that baby?” Push your a friend overboard. Once they reach the water, tell them to rescue the child since they are down there anyway.

j. “I'm a loner, I take no orders!” None of the above.

4. Someone just helped you escape from being unjustly imprisoned, what do you do?

a. “No one gets away with putting me in prison!” Track the ones who imprisoned you and kill them.

b. “I am so thankful.” But I must find my family.” Thank your rescuer and rush to find your family.

c. “Then they tossed me in a cold cell. I demand retribution.” Lodge a complaint in court.

d. “I'm outta here!!” Disappear for a good.

e. “The enemies of my enemies are my friends!” Join the enemies of the people who imprisoned you.

f. “That will teach you to imprison me!” Destroy the prison and become a feared outlaw.

g. “Thank you sir. Now which way is home?” Thank your rescuer and go home.

h. “Ohhhhh.” Faint in your rescuers arms.

i. “Now help me punish those swine!” Demand your rescuer to help you fight your enemies.

j. “I'm a loner, I take no orders!” None of the above.

5. Your treasure map was stolen, what do you do?

a. “HAHA! That was a fake!” You swapped the map with a fake. The real map is hidden.

b. “You look so hungry. Here is a little something.” You let them take it. They looked like they could use some money.

c. “Sir, I have been robbed.” Ask for help from the head authority in the area.

d. “Who needs the map? I remember every little detail.” You remember the map, all you have to do is find the treasure first.

e. “No one robs me and lives!” Slay the thief and get the map back.

f. “Easiest treasure hunt ever!” Follow the thief until they find the treasure then swoop in and steal it.

g. “Remember, patience is a virtue!” Nothing, the map will turn up sooner or later.

h. “HELP!” Scream for help.

i. “Come back here you two faced beast!” Chase down the thief.

j. “I'm a loner, I take no orders!” None of the above.

6. Your ship is attacked by the kraken, what do you do?

a. “No offense mates, just good business.” Feed it the person it is searching for then escape. Unless you are the one it is searching for, then in that case feed it the entire crew.

b. “Oh Lord in Heaven above, save us from that tentacley thing.” Start praying.

c. “There appears to be a giant octopus attacking us. Shoot it men!” Use every bullet you got.

d. “Man the lifeboats!” Abandon ship!

e. “Fight! If we can't kill it, then let's make it suffer!” You are desperate with nothing to lose.

f. “I'm outta here!” Every man for himself.

g. “That was an accident.” Attempt to save the ship without even coming up with a plan.

h. “Eeek! There is a giant squid grabbing the captain!” Panic.

i. “Sir, should we fight or die?” Wait for orders.

j. “I'm a loner, I take no orders!” None of the above.

7. Your hard won treasure was stolen, what do you do?

a. “I can spare some measly coins!” You have another bigger loot pile somewhere else.

b. “They must need it more then I do.” Nothing.

c. “Sir, my treasure was stolen, I request your help!” Go to the authorities.

d. “Well, at least we got more!” Go back to your treasure cave and get more.

e. “No one steals from me and lives!” Hunt down the thieves and kill them.

f. “How would you like to go on an adventure?” Trick someone else into getting it back for you.

g. “Not all treasure glitters!” It depends what the treasure is.

h. “Not again. Sniff.” Cry.

i. “Hooray! Another adventure.” Hunt down the thieves and steal it back.

j. “I'm a loner, I take no orders!” None of the above.

8. Your best friend just got shot, what do you do?

a. “That's a pirate's life, mate!” Nothing. You are used to death.

b. “May he rest in peace. Sniff.” Mourn him.

c. “Someone get a doctor quick!” Bring him to the doctor..

d. “Ouch!” You took the bullet for your friend.

e. “No one kills my friends and lives!” Hunt down the murderer and kill him.

f. “Why would you do such a thing? He was only trying to kill you.” Demand a reason.

g. “This is all my fault!” Wallow in guilt and self-pity.

h. “HELP!” Scream for help.

i. “You killed my friend, prepare to die!” Chase the murderer.

j. “I'm a loner, I take no orders!” None of the above.

9. Your crew just marooned you, what do you do?

a. “Sea turtles mate! You would have to be there to appreciate it.” Escape.

b. “I will put the garden there.” Make a comfortable home for yourself.

c. “Someone will see this soon!” Set up a signal fire.

d. “I might as well get comfortable!” Wait patiently for a rescue.

e. “No one abandons me!” Make a raft and set out after the ship.

f. “Get back here you criminals!” Swim after the ship.

g. “There must be a way to escape!” Explore and look for an escape.

h. “Sniff. Sniff.” Cry.

i. “Hooray! Another adventure.” Explore the island and look for buried treasure.

j. “I'm a loner, I take no orders!” None of the above.

10. Your enemy is at your mercy, what do you do?

a. “As Captain of this ship, I hereby execute you!” You hang him from the highest yardarm.

b. “Become a better man!” Let him go.

c. “In you go!” Turn him over to the authorities.

d. “I pity you!” Put him to work for you.

e. “No one tries to kill me and lives!” Kill him.

f. “I have a little punishment for you?” Maroon him on island.

g. “Go away and never bother me again!” Forgive and forget.

h. “You tried to kill me.” Leave him tied up somewhere.

i. “Lets duel to the death.” Make him fight you.

j. “I'm a loner, I take no orders!” None of the above.

11. You just met your family after four years of not seeing them, what do you say first?

a. “I brought presents!”

b. “Oh darlings.”

c. “I'm home.”

d. “Did anyone miss m?”

e. “Let me look at you all. None of you changed. Where's the feast?”

f. “What's for dinner.”

g. “I am never leaving home again!”

h. “Sniff.”

i. “I've had such a story to tell.”

j. “I'm a loner, I take no orders!” None of the above.

The characters

Are you Blackjack?

Blackjack, whose Christian name is Benjamin Raswel like his youngest son, is the father of the Raswel family. He is a fearsome pirate captain. On shore he maintains the look of a respectable blacksmith.

Are you Madame Raswel?

Madame Margret Raswel is the mother of the Raswel family. She spends her time worrying about her family and caring for them.

Are you Matthew Raswel?

Matthew is possibly the most honest of the Raswel children. He sided with the law and became a respectable and much admired pirate hunter. It was a nasty shock when he found out the pirates he was hunting were actually his family. He is married to girl named Alice and they have two children of their own.

Are you Thomas Raswel?

Thomas is calm and collected, not to mention nice. Family is important to him. He is willing to take the bullet to save his brother's life. But he can be secretive and doesn't mind letting his family think he is dead.

Are you James Raswel?

Bored with being good James excepted a place aboard a not to respectable ship and quite happy to become a lawbreaker. But everyone must pay for everything in the end and he very nearly gets his neck snapped. He decides to get married and settle down. He gets once child in the series. But you can be sure once he gets the chance he will return to the action.

Are you Philip Raswel?

Philip is quite happy to think only about himself. Once he escapes prison he has no qualms about fleeing out into the world to get filthy rich and enjoy a nice taste of freedom. Philip prefers to watch his own back and not make friends. Friends need to be treated respectfully, acquaintances can dismissed and forgotten.

Are you Benjamin Raswel?

Ben dreams of becoming a hero and a leader, but when he actually gets the chance and is forced to leave his home he makes a surprising discovery. Sometimes the best treasure is right under your nose, and there is now place like home. Once he is shoved out into the world he spends most of his time trying to find his family and return home.

Are you Margret Raswel?

Margret is a lady. She has no wish to go away on adventures or get involved with pirates or worse. But sometimes adventure can turn the most unlikely person into a true hero. After all you don't have to be able to wield a cutlass or a pistol to be a hero.

Are you Lucy Raswel?

Lucy is quite happy to take charge. Nothing stops her. She isn't afraid to stand up to bullies and protect her younger siblings. But sometimes the best thing to do is step back and let more experienced people take charge. But more experienced doesn't mean big.

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