When the snail came with the message Flint said aloud," Don't worry your troubles will be over soon. Handel, if you're listening to this, tell the Cap I'll be entering this fight shortly." Meeting in the swamp? It was probably not going to be as simple as he wished it would be. On the other hand, it sure beat the walk and all the issues of fighting multiple people in that cave. Although wouldn't that be happening anyway, unless the captain had the entire crew waiting.   

He'd finally make it to the swamp and was already at alert for any ambushers. He was also keeping track of where the wind was blowing and walking to make sure the wind was blowing over him. "Well Captain, are you gonna keep me waiting or what?" He said aloud. He kept pacing as he took a sip of his canteen again. His hand rested on his shotgun and was ready to open fire on any attack.