Sir Henry Morgan wrote:This be interesting to watch, to be certain. Most of us have used assassin curses in war or retaliation one time or another - I know I have. Now a top bounty hunter of Avonmora has decided to use these to create a little extortion lottery in an effort to make a few credits. How it works has yet to be seen.
Yosarian, I not be too worried about any of those blokes walkin' away from the game - take a good look at that list. Most of 'em have been around a good, long while and faced other storms, battles and extortion attempts before. It isn't the only list they be on - check out the Top Helper Lists, the list of bankers, the nation's kings and dukes, their influence, demographics, and others. They have been around this long, and while this episode has raised their ire, they will be up to the challenge, as it is apparent most of Avonmora be on their side. They didn't get where they are by giving up when storms take 'em down a notch or two. They usually come back stronger than before.
Val be on a few lists, too, but he hasn't been around long enough make as many of those lists, like Top Helper, but he's on a few. So far he's just put his plans out there and now is hunkered down just because of his words - he has yet to execute the act itself. Once he does, his reputation (and that of his mates) will be complete. That's what he's built here in Avonmora, just like all those on the list have built their reputations.
I hope Val's thought of what he wins if these old sea dogs don't come up with the ransom he's wanting...this time around or next.
I have been planning this for the past six months and as the plan goes, this one has given 100% fruitition.
