[center]He chuckled at her boldness. "I don't believe you're quite in the position for such bold words, [i]lass[/i]. Tied to the post, surrounded by pirates. But it's as I said before," he leaned into her face and poked the tiara, "Queen of fools." He smirked and stood back. "I suppose, as ya don't know where me golds gone, and you've got quite the mouth on ya, you've gotta learn some respect." He smirked. He turned and opened a cabinet and pulled out a whip. I'd say 30 lashes if ye was a man, but for the lass, I'll say 20." He motioned for the pirates to untie her and turn her for her back exposed. "If you fight us, miss, it'll be your hands I'm havin'!" He threatened darkly.[/center]