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Nathaniel Hagthorpe

A gentleman pirate and former navy man who commands the Elizabeth and stands with Blood when the crew's greed turns mutinous.

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Also known as Hagthorpe, Captain Hagthorpe

First appearance: vii pirates

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Assists Blood in commanding the rebels during the ship seizure, noted for his naval experience.

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Hagthorpe is one of the few captains Blood trusts without reservation, a man of naval training and gentlemanly bearing who lends the buccaneer fleet a thin veneer of legitimacy. He is appointed to command the Elizabeth and proves steady in the squabbles that erupt on the steps of the church at Maracaybo, siding with Wolverstone and Pitt against Cahusac's uneasiness. His loyalty matters because it shows that Blood's authority rests on more than fear, and that among the Brethren of the Coast there are men who can be relied upon when the enterprise turns precarious.

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French pirates and officials
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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The Rebels-Convict
Assists Blood in commanding the rebels during the ship seizure, noted for his naval experience.
XI: Filial Piety
Present in the wardroom during Blood's confrontation with Don Diego and later joins Blood on deck.
XII: Don Pedro Sangre
Has the wit to order a salute from the Cinco Llagas as the Encarnación departs.
XIII: Tortuga
Present with Blood and Wolverstone when Levasseur approaches.
The Trap
Commands the Elizabeth and sides with Blood in the council of war.
XVII: The Dupes
Opposes Blood's plan to storm the fort, deeming it harebrained.
The Service of King Louis
One of Blood's captains, present at the meeting with M. de Cussy, supports the French service proposal and negotiates the terms.
XXVI: M. de Rivarol
Captain of the Elizabeth, present at the council and loyal to Blood.
XXVII: Cartagena
Buccaneer captain who nods in support of Blood's refusal.
The Honour of M. de Rivarol
Captain who sails with Blood in pursuit of Rivarol.
XXX: The Last Fight of the Arabella
Commands the Elizabeth, engaging the Medusa and requiring rescue after being driven back.

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