But the entirety of this here affair is to pay off me debts. Could ye not see that money not subtracted from me debt is equal to money not paid fer tossin' a tater? ARRGH! All right, all right, I'll pay. 'Twould be worth it ta take a shot at a Roman with SOMETHIN'. [Apiladey extends his hand with the coins in it, but the fingers don't come apart easily]

Leggo the cursed coins, Apil. Leggo!, she yells. [Apil gradually complies, but she gets suspicious and looks closer at one of the coins]. This piece of eight is a piece of pottery.

That be a simple mistake, dear lady. Twas a gift from the queen of Bithynia, says I.

It be your picture, Apiladey, crafted onto the front. The thing won't pass, if'n ya try to pay fer drinks at the Kash Bowl with it.

Here, take this'n instead. Twas a simple mistake. [Apiladey walks to the stern and peers down at the wet vision of Laurels climbing out of the water, her outfit clinging to every curve] Now thar be a 'broad's side' to respect. I'd best pick one who be a bit more dry. The Lady Diantha seems dry enough, lemme try to give her a bath. [Apiladey glances to the ocean and sees sharks on the port side and dolphins to starboard.....all looking for something to play with].