Harry the Pirate Captain

As I was reading through the first draft I read this passage and thought I would share it.

Colson ran to the hatch where Harry was just opening it to go up top. 

“Stay behind me. I will protect you while you sing. I don’t understand how your singing will help, but if it’s that bad, it might keep me from falling under their control. If I look like I’m wavering, kick me hard.” Harry said to Colson.

“Aye, Captain,” Colson said with a shaky voice.

Hearing the fear in Colson’s voice, Harry stopped and looked at him. “Colson, I’m afraid, but I know that you and I are the only ones that can save the lives of the sailors up there, so I am going up there. I hope that you can find the courage to go up and fight with me. I know you are afraid, but we are the only ones that can save them.” Harry said.

“Yes, captain, I will go, even though I am terrified,” Colson said, taking a deep breath to find his courage.