Lying on your bed, you have the lamp wick low, and you read an erotic pamphlet you snuck home from the University. Your father and Jon, your beloved, would be shocked to know that you indulge in self-pleasure.
As you read the translated description of an erect manhood, you use your scrimshaw phallus. Slowly you rub the smooth polished piece of whalebone between your damp nether lips. Positioning and rubbing it similarly to what you read.
Back and forth, and then you gently enter yourself. The cool phallus warms as you use it. Sliding and thrusting with one hand as you continue reading the pornographic description. In and out. Deeper and faster. The pleasure grows and you close the pamphlet. You imagine that it is your beloved Jon who is with you. It is his firm manhood inside of you. Pinching your hard nipple with one, and biting your lower lip to stifle your moans of pleasure, you use your carved toy to your full satisfaction.
Withdrawing it from inside of you, you wipe it with a towel you keep by your nightstand, and then hide it and the forbidden pamphlet with other item you brought home from the University.
Then you drift off to a satisfied sleep.
In the morning you have breakfast with your father. He reminds you that Jon will arrive today on one of his cargo vessels.
“According to his letter, he is bringing a chest with silver and silks to prove how successful he has been.” you remind your father.
He quietly snorts as he reads a broadsheet with his breakfast. The printed headline is “Piracy is on the Rise! The Royal Navy will crack down on High Seas Brigands!”
You sip your tea and comment, “Hopefully Jon will arrive safely.”
He grumpily replies, “Hopefully my cargo arrives safely.”
You accompany your father to the docks to wait for the ship to arrive.
He reminds you that you attended University because these ships will be yours along with the company if anything happened to him.
It is something that he has told you since you were a girl.
As his only child, he has raised you to be the equal to any merchant trader.
The ship arrives in the harbor, sitting high in the water.
“Father, I think something is wrong.” you say as you gently take his hand.
He gives it a firm squeeze. “Hopefully it is not a bad as it seems.”
After the ship ties off, the ship’s captain disembarks carrying a note. He nods to both your father and then to you before handing him the note. “We were attacked by Pirates. As per your orders we did not resist. Suzanne the Ruthless took our cargo and gave me this.”
Your father reads it and then hands it to you as he mutters “500 Crowns.”
Looking at the message, you see in quickly scrawled letters, “We have taken this young merchant. Pay a ransom of 500 Crowns or I will keep him as my slave.” It is signed by Captain Suzanne.
Without having to check your ledger, you already have more than enough crowns in your personal account to pay what she asks. But even if you did not, you would take your jewels and sell them. Jon is not only handsome but has shown his worth by agreeing to your father’s demand that he must become a prosperous trader before he would agree to the marriage. The chest of silver and silks was that proof.
The ship Captain sheepishly explains that it will probably not be safe to travel the same route back any time soon, because Suzanne the Ruthless was not happy with the cargo they were carrying and was looking more profitable items.
You interrupt. “Then we shall leave at once.”
The Captain gives you a shocked look. “What is that, Young Mistress?”
“I am going to the bank. I will withdraw 500 Crowns, and you will take me to find this ‘Suzanne’. She will not make a slave of my betrothed.”
Your father hold up his hand but you quickly remind him. “If I am to run this company, then I must be allowed to make decisions that I feel are best. If that includes negotiating with Pirates, then so be it.”
The Captain starts to object but your father stops him, and thoughtfully strokes his beard.
“Yes. Pay the ransom. You will be my envoy, and carry my letter to her. Yes, Negotiate woman to woman. If you are successful, you and Jon have my full blessings.”
You kiss your father on his cheek, as you quickly head for the bank, while your father and the Captain draft up the letter, preparing to return back to sea.
You take a cab to the house, and pack a traveling trunk with a few changes of clothes. Your nursemaid, who is basically the woman who raised you after the passing of your mother, looks disapprovingly as you pack and tell her your plan.
“You cannot travel alone. At least take either a maid or a houseboy. Someone who can assist you as needed.”
You object but she has ‘Young Tomas’ carry your travel trunk. Tomas is not much younger than you, nor is he much stronger than you, but as you are reminded, he is a second pair of hands, which could be of value, so you concede to her demand.
The cab takes you to the dock, Tomas carries your travel trunk, while you carry the chest with 500 Crowns.
Your father is still by the ship. “You brought ‘Young Tomas’. You are such a smart girl.”
He hands you a letter. “This is my demands for Captain Suzanne. Negotiate in good faith, and return home.” He then looks at the Captain and his First Mate, “If anything happens to my daughter, her betrothed, or even Young Tomas, you will face my wrath.”
“Of course, sir. As always, your orders will be obeyed.”
In the Captain’s cabin Jane looks at the charts, while the Young Tomas stands in the background. “Where were you when this Suzanne attacked?”
The Captain and his First Mate move their fingers along the plotted track until they stop at a piece of water that has both land and islands not too distant. “Mistress, we were here. I suspect that she raids from these ports along the far side of these islands.”
The First Mate nods “Which is where the Royal Fleet will be soon.”
“We must get there ahead of them, if I am to negotiate for the safe release of Jon.” You say. Quickly making some measurements and adjusting for travel time, you ask “When should we arrive there?”
“In a few days Mistress.” The Captain answers.
“Very good. I will return to my cabin. Keep me informed.”
As you walk the decks to get some fresh air, you hear.
“Sails off to Starboard!” from the lookout.
You talk to the Captain and have him prepare both the White Flag and the signal flags to say you need to ‘parley’.
When the ship is closer you notice that its signal flags read, “Will Talk. Safe Conduct”.
The First Mate and a crew member lowers a dinghy, with you, Tomas, and the ransom chest seated aboard. “Do you know how to row this, or do I need to Young Tomas?”
“I can do it, Mistress.” He responds.
A few minutes later, you connect hoist hooks to the fore and aft of the dinghy so it can be raised to the deck.
Stepping from the dinghy into the deck, you see a collection of sweaty, strong, and dangerous looking men, some of them leering at you, and others leering at Young Tomas. All have the same lusty look in their eyes. A tall woman stands there, with her hands on her hips. “You called to ‘parley’?” Before you can answer she smiles “You are Jane. Jon’s sweet and innocent Jane.”
A throaty laugh ripples through the crew. “And you brought a young man with you. Is he for your pleasure or simply muscle.” She moves closer and in a lower tone says “He looks as if he would be capable of both.”
Tomas blushes at the comment and the pirate crew laughs.
With an irritated frown you look at her “Madam Captain, is this how you conduct business? You sent a message that you are holding Jon for ransom. I am here to negotiate his release.”
You turn and nod to Tomas, and he pulls the money chest from the boat.
The Pirate Captain arches her eyebrow in surprise. “My apology, Miss Jane. You are correct. I am holding your betrothed and requested payment. Is that your response?”
You nod, still frowning, “Shall we negotiate here or can I see that Jon is still safe first?”
She steps much closer to you, emphasizing her height. In a quiet tone she says, “You are not what Jon described. I think you might actually be someone worth negotiating with.” She then says louder “We shall move this to my cabin.”
She turns and walks to the aft of the ship. Her crew immediately parts, creating a path allowing you and Tomas to follow her.
She holds open the hatch to her cabin, and you step inside. You see Jon wearing only a pair of loose trousers, while his arms are secured over his head to a hook in the ceiling.
“My beloved Jane!” he says in an excited tone though you hear the exhaustion in his voice.
You fight the urge to rush to him and hug him, instead just smiling at him. “I am glad to see that you are not harmed, my love.”
The hatch closes behind you and you hear “Of course he is unharmed.” She walks up and softly caresses his chest. “He makes a fine personal toy. He is so eager and responsive.” Her voice has a soft purr to it. Jon pulls his wrists, but you also notice that his groin responds to her touch by growing.
You take the chest of coins from Tomas and place it on a small table.
“Here are the 500 Crowns, you requested.”
The Captain stops caressing Jon and walks over to look at the money.
“I debated raising the ransom to 1,000 crowns. Your fiancée is a valuable and talented man.” She pauses and looks at you, “Especially his manhood and his mouth. His talent appears to be natural and unlearned, because I had to give him lessons to improve his techniques.” She then looks to Jon, and winks with a lascivious smile.
You have watched your father negotiate before, so you know she is purposely trying to distract you. Releasing a slow exhale, you give her a pleasant grin. “I suspected as much, but we had agreed to wait until our wedding night to exchange physical pleasure.”
The Captain then looks to Tomas who looks slightly embarrassed hearing such talk from women. “I see you have your own toy to use for pleasure if you need.”
You frown and let out a bored sigh, “No, good Captain, unless you use your crew members for your pleasure? But I do not think you would let the ‘hired help’ have that kind of hold over you.”
She looks at you with a more appraising eye and straightens up. “You are correct. A woman of power does not use those who work for her for selfish pleasure. They might think they are more important than they are. Shall we take a seat?”
You sit down and push the money box closer to her as she also sits. You then take out your father’s letter. “Aside from Jon’s release, I am here to negotiate for the safety of our ships.”
She opens the letter and reads it. “Taking one-third of manifested cargo and no longer taking captives.” She sets it down. “Are you free to modify these terms?”
You nod, “I am here as the representative of our company. What is your counteroffer?”
“Taking two-thirds of the cargo and only taking wealthy captives.”
You frown and lean back in the chair. “Do you seriously expect a deal such as that? I have a more serious offer for you. I warn you that the Royal Navy is on the way, which they are. I offer you one-half of all future cargos, or if you get your Privateer’s writ, we will purchase all captured cargoes directly from you without question.”
“But if I become a Royal Privateer, I will not be able to attack your ships.” She says as she taps her fingers on the table.
“True, but you will have a guaranteed market for any future items.” You say with a grin.
“But what if I wish to continue to operate without royal sanction?”
“Then the fifty-present of our cargoes, and no captives is our final offer in that regard.” You lean forward and run your hand through the Crowns so the coins make a gentle clinking sound as they fall.
After a moment of thought she asks “You are certain that the Royal Corsairs are on their way?”
You nod, “It was on the Broadsheets when we pulled out of port.”
She stands up, pulls the knife from her belt, and cuts Jon down. You notice that his manhood is no longer erect. ‘Good, I will remedy that on the return trip’ you think.
The Captain gives Jon a rough and passionate kiss before saying “Leave. Take your trunk of silk and silver. Your clothing is inside of it.”
She then looks at you. “If I become a Privateer, I will send word. Until then I agree that no more than half of the manifested cargo, and no more captives.” She walks towards Tomas, “Though it would be so tempting to keep this lad and give him the same education I gave to your betrothed.”
You stand up. She smiles at you and holds up her hands. “It is just a thought.”
She crosses the room and opens the hatchway, “They are returning to their ship. Make things ready.”
Once you are back onboard your ship, you request that Tomas bunk somewhere else, while you and Jon spend time together.
You request a bucket and water, along with soap and a towel to clean him after his ordeal.
In your stateroom, you have Jon sit on a chair as you wash his chest, starting with where Suzanne was caressing him.
“You do not need to do that. I can wash myself.” He says in a slightly embarrassed tone.
“I know you can, my beloved, but I want to take this time to ensure you are not harmed. To clean you from her foulness,” You then lean in and kiss him with a passion you have rarely given him in the past, “And to make sure that I am the only woman on your mind.”
He hugs you and pulls you onto his lap. Through the layers of your dress, you can feel his firm manhood growing.
Whispering in his ear, you say “I am going to wash and clean that thoroughly. Then I want you to demonstrate just how well you use it.”
Standing up, you reach down and squeeze his firmness. “Because my love, once we are married, this will be use by no other women.”
“Of course, my beloved Jane. I did not know that you were as ruthless as Suzanne.”
You kiss him again passionately, still holding onto his firm member through his loose trousers, “I am far more ruthless than her.”


