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The next morning Jake Palmer and the
Captain meet in the stockade to agree the terms of the fight. "I am putting a 10 gold ducats down for the winner!" says the Captain. "I don't expect you to wager anything like that sum, but maybe you can put something down as a gesture of goodwill?" "Of course..." says Jake hesitantly. "Well... ummm.. maybe I will wager 10 guineas in gold!" "Agreed!" says the Captain snatching up Jake's hand and shaking it firmly. Sir Richard gulps in dismay - 10 guineas in gold is probably all the money that the Palmers have in the world! |
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