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part of Journey To The End Of The Night Los Angeles 2011

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"Letter of Marque¶ And so it can be known in a manner most certain that by carrying this Letter of Marque, the Bearer of same letter can truly lay claim to that honor so few can claim in that they have this very evening defeated in armed combat Her Majesty's on Privater: the Gentleman & Swordsman of Note: Capitan Barbapoca.¶ Know this also, that the bearer of this letter while being able to lay claim not only to the previously noted deed, has in so doing earned immunity, yes Immunity from any and all who would seek to Pursue, Nab, Trap, or other-wise CHASE the bearer of this non-transferrable [sic] letter and certificate.¶ That immunity will last for a period of 300 seconds, or 5 minutes. Whichever may come first. That time starting from the time enscribed on this same latter.¶ Well done!¶ [here he left a blank line to mark the time]Dated Julio Veinte y tres.¶ By the Decree of¶ Eduardo 'Barbapoca' Gonzalez¶ Privateer Captain under the authority of the Crown¶" Between you and me, I think the captain's a little full of himself.

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