Merfolk's Lullaby

Raising the Mad Monkey, by Captain Kate Capsize.

If I'm to locate Threepwood and teach him a very pointy lesson about having innocent people locked up so you can steal their beverages, I'll need help. I knew I'd need the help of the local authorities, but infurtatingly, Governor Marley turned out to have eloped with none other than Threepwood himself. Yuck! Fortunately, if there is one thing we're not lacking in this part of the world, it's bureaucrats. Governor Phatt was ready and willing to meet with me. I must confess that it turns my stomach to think of my pieces of eight going to feed that man's endless gluttony, but I'm willing to do what must be done. Besides, if what I hear about Threepwood's honeymoon destination is true, I'll soon have more than enough treasure in my hold...