Do you think the Enchantress of the Northlands has returned?

The gargoyle wanted to send you a pressed spider as a token of his affection, but I encouraged him to send pleasant words instead. He declined, arguing that spiders are easier to catch.

However, many a pirate has tried to make his name on the High Seas by searching for famous, long-lost treasures. These include the fabled wreck of the good ship Petunia, the infamous magic stash of the Enchantress of the Northlands, and, of course, the toothbrush collection of Blackjaw Hawkins.

If you want to know the truth, pirates can be even sillier than Miss Pimm’s girls, although they are not nearly as cruel.

A good pirate fights back," said Jasper, "and a good pirate finds treasure.