Tales of a Traveller Section 31 - Kidd, the Pirate

In which the restless and lawless days following the English wresting of New Netherland are vividly recalled, and the notorious Captain Kidd is introduced as a pirate turned pursuer of his own kind, whose buried treasures ignited widespread legends along the eastern coast. The narrator, seeking truth amid rumour, stumbles upon a rusted pistol in calm waters near Manhattan, setting the stage for tales of hidden wealth, devilish bargains, and maritime adventure.