Pirate Code of Conduct

Since I’m still in pirate waters and have a lot more work to do on my Brazil posts, here’s a little snack to tide you over...

The first image of a pirate was in a 12th-century B.C. Egyptian hieroglyph, and over the centuries, becoming a pirate was a decent job opportunity for young men who couldn’t find other work that could potentially pay so well.

And there was some shred of honor among thieves...

• No prey, no pay

• One man, one vote*

• Equal provisions for all

• No cards or dice

• No boys or women

• Quarrels to be settled ashore

• Lights out at 8

• Musicians rest on Sunday

* A crew could vote their captain out of office and elect his replacement! #