Scene 11: (A proposition)

Gibbs : [ Jack throws a bucket of water at him] Curse you for breathing, you slack-jawed idiot! Mother’s love! Jack ! You should know better than to wake a man when he’s sleeping. ‘S bad luck.

Jack : Ah, fortunately I know how to counter it. The man who did the waking buys, the man who was sleeping, a drink. The man who was sleeping drinks it while listening to a proposition from the man who did the waking.

Gibbs : Aye, that'll about do it. [ Will throws another bucket of water at him] Blast! I’m already awake!

Will : That was for the smell.

Jack : [they enter a tavern; to Will ] Keep a sharp eye. [sits at a table with Gibbs ]

Gibbs : Now, what’s the nature of this venture of yourn?

Jack : I’m going after the Black Pearl. [ Gibbs almost chokes on his drink] I know where it’s going to be, and I’m going to take it.

Gibbs : Jack , it’s a fool’s errand. Why, you know better than me the tales of the Black Pearl.

Jack : That’s why I know what Barbossa is up to. All I need is a crew.

Gibbs : From what I hear tell of Captain Barbossa , he’s not a man to suffer fools, nor strike a bargain with one.

Jack : Well, then I’d say it’s a very good thing I’m not a fool then, eh?

Gibbs : Prove me wrong. What makes ye think Barbossa will give up his ship to you?

Jack : Let’s just say it’s a matter of leverage, eh? [nods at Will ]

Gibbs : The kid?

Jack : That is the child of Bootstrap Bill Turner. His only child, savvy?

Gibbs : Is he, now?” Leverage,” says you. “I think I feel a change in the wind,” says I. I’ll find us a crew. There’s bound to be some sailors on this rock crazy as you.

Jack : One can only hope. Take what you can… [toasts Gibbs ]

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