The Emperor's Handbook: A New Translation of the Meditations
written by Marcus Aurelius; edited by C. Scot Hicks and David Hicks

Flint asks Gates to seek additional help from Captain Hornigold to borrow his ship, Royal Lion, in search of the Urca de Lima. Meanwhile, Silver and Billy tackle a morale problem when they work together on the finding out the remaining mutineers. During a captains meeting to strike a deal, Eleanor is impressed by Vane's voice of reason and calm demeanor, which leads to them having an intimate encounter. However, once she finds out Max is taken by his crew, she punishes Vane by giving them an ultimatum. Also Gates is promoted from quartermaster to captaining his own ship.