You run to Thomas. He was right and he should know it. You make it to the Captain's cabin and knock on the door. Thomas opened it.
"It is a pirate ship." You announce proudly. Unconciously you have placed your hands behind your back in the old school way. "It's got that flag, the... oh, what's it called?"
"I told you she was, sir." Thomas isn't even looking at you. "She's a black hull too, meanin' she's likely the Avenger, and that means Gerry's the Cap'n."
"I know the Avenger." The Captain says coldly. "Miss Sherwood are you sure you saw the Skull and Crossbones?"
"That's it. Yes, quite sure." Then you hear the first blast. "What's that?"
"Everyone down!" A cry comes.
Suddenly you are thrown off of your feet and into the passageway. You stand up and pull down your skirt indignantly. "Thomas!" You run through the passage again and shriek, grabbing behind you for the floor. You've fallen through a cannon hole and all that is below you is rushing sea water. "Help! Help!" You cry.