The Captain folded his arms and listened intently as Elissa described her account, he raised his eyebrows and nodded as she confessed her escape. Joseph puffed his cheeks and breathed out slowly to reveal a broad smile, he shook his head as Elissa concluded her story, “well that’s quite an ordeal I’d agree”, he began “I’ll see to Rat” he affirmed, “in any case, Miss Bishop we need to talk, I’d see to it that you perhaps feel a little better first, but I have a feeling I don’t have to worry about the British Navy, is that right?” he questioned, “and what I prefer Miss doesn’t come into it” he concluded. He reached out his hand to help her to her feet.