 Log entry, the Catch-Scarlet Queen, Philip Carney-Master. Position, three degrees, 12 minutes north, 100 degrees, 20 minutes east. Wind brisk, sky overcast. Remarks, departed Penang after discharging cargo and non-paying passengers. Reason for free passage, the bubble dancer in the fucking ears, Singapore harbor, weather conditions have changed from calm and bare to roaring gale. And on the fifth night, we were still feeling our way northward through the Malacca Strait. You can have it, mate. It's the sloppiest weather we've hit since we left the state. Oh, go on below and get something dry on outsidey and something wet insidey as kipper health equals. OK, Red. I could use both. I made a few steps toward the cabin passageway when a hail from the bow lookout stopped me. I dripped from her clothing that she was suffering from more than exposure. Can't wait. She was dying from bullet wounds. Do we machine guns? Don't go machine guns. What? As soon as we can, we're heading right for the harbor. Oh, there is no harbor. Now, just take it easy. Try to rest. Oh, no, no, listen. I'm all right. I know what I'm saying. Those lights. What about them? Ship machine gun. Guilt. What? Written by Gildowd and Bob Tollman, and starring Charlotte Queen, proudest ship to plow the seas, bound for uncharted adventure. Every week, a complete entry in the log. And every week, a league further in the voyage of the Scarlet Queen. What was the name of the ship, did she say? No. Talking about while she could talk? No, uh. But keeping us off that reef. That's all she talked about. Hmm. Those boys. Those boys are strung out to Fudian. They're thinking it's a safe harbor, but they lead right to a reef. And that's how her ship was wrecked. Then when the poor guys tried to land, they were machine gunned. And what she said, somebody was operating a big light ashore picking off all the survivors, like Clay Pigeons. Sounds like salvage parrots, doesn't it? Sounds like it. What else? What is that joint, you know? No, I'm not so sure of our position in this weather. I haven't had a sextant site since yesterday. I'm afraid we have to lay two out here until the weather clears before we can find out. I don't suppose it matters much what the place is. Does it skip in? Anybody be crazy to go in there to investigate with a flock of machine guns waiting for them? Wouldn't they? Sure. Yeah. What would they get out of it outside a shut up? That's right. Well, why don't you pour another drink, Skiffing? Yeah, sure. You know, one way to look at it, she saved the queen. She, oh, the lady, you don't think. Maybe even our lives. Yeah, but we'd be nuts to bust in there and get a ship full of slugs and get knocked around. One of our business, if somebody's got a paying deal working. No. They got her ship, but they didn't get ours. That's what counts. We got a time contract on the cargo we got aboard, haven't we? Yeah. We'd lose a lot of money even if we were only one day late getting to Penang. Isn't that right? How much? 500 bucks. What? We'd lose 500 bucks. Split it with these skippers? Devil, you will get it. Well, I meant, if you wanted to. If my ship she saved, I'll take the loss. Just think I'd sail away and leave that death trap in operation? Whoever's behind those phony lights is going to have some visitors. Look grim and lowering. The wind had lightened. We stood in toward the island. Giant rocks with razor sharp edges crouched near the shore like sea monsters with open jaws. We saw the false voyage leading straight for the rocks. One light even mounted on a cliff ashore and some wreckage from a ship bobbed in the water. The cliffs that faced us had blotted out any view of the other side of the island. But when we started to circle it, we found the real anchorage, a small bay rimmed by a strip of beach. Then out of the brush that boarded the beach, there swarmed the mangiest group of men I've ever seen, moros, melees, mongrels, about 20 of them, armed to the teeth. Captain Carney, sir, there they are. Shall we open fire? No, hold it, Nelson. What kind of reception is that? They're waving to us. I don't trust them. Skipper, it's another trick. Don't worry, Gallagher. I don't trust them either. But you can't open fire in a guy's face when he's holding out his hand to shake you. Well, they aren't shaking mine. Look at them, the scum of the sea. And those aren't layfankies, they're waving. No, they're well armed. Then why didn't they take cover so they could ambush us when we come ashore? Why show themselves and offer a perfect target? They're tricky, Skipper. That tall one there, the big guy without a shirt, he must be the boss, huh? Yeah. Look at them grin. You'll be grinning without those teeth. We'll tell the crew to stay out of sight and stand by, Red. You and I will put the small boat over the side. The guy who spotted us was shot in the neck. His features were Korean and scarred. He was built like a wedge from his narrow hips up to his heavy shoulders. The build-up spelled trouble. All right, gentlemen, go on to what you want. But his greeting made me wonder what kind of trouble. Welcome, gentlemen. I always did not time in accepting my invitation, especially considering the storm. Yeah. Some people weren't so lucky in that storm. We did catch a little something in our trap last night not much, but it helps But you of all men know how that is Yeah, every little bit helps exactly captain Since my ship was smashed on this reef I've been hard put for profitable occupation and the salvage work makes me feel that I'm accomplishing something Yeah, nice you can keep your hand in yeah Uh just how many ships have you collected a half a dozen all small, but they add up Sometimes my friend the sea sends them to me and sometimes I came have to give my old friend the hand So you rigged the lights huh Kim right? Last night's accident was literally a windfall coming as it did on the eve of your arrival Yeah, nice stroke of luck a little rough on the crew maybe Oh come my friends you two are all the sailors as practical as I am From what I've heard about you. Yeah, come on. Here's the trail to the cap. That's sure Tell me Exactly what have you heard about it? Don't be modest captain your reputation has preceded you That's why I was so sure you'd accept my proposition All three of us have the same appreciation for the Profits of the high seas the three of us what a trio hi Kim The most clever salvage artist of the China coast and you Yeah, what about us only the most infamous buccaneers of the South Pacific? And I suppose I should feel greatly honored that two such celebrated pirates come when I asked them to Look you're overdone it a little aren't you Kim? Oddly mr. McPherson every skipper in these waters is afraid of cash Wilson and Scotch McPherson But tell me Wilson How did you and your first mate manage to respond to my proposition so soon? huh well I was manner luck a Good ship and a good helmsman McPherson. Yes. I envy you that ship One the reason I made my offer was the reputation of your catch. I hope you don't have any salvage ideas. Yeah Compliment it. We'll make this the fire partnership shower and shower like Well, Wilson, do we understand each other? Let me get this straight, Kim We provide the ship, huh? I thought that was agreed What have you got to offer? Well, like I explained to the message salvage what they good price in certain parts Now everything is packed and ready to load up on your ship. It shouldn't take more than a couple of hours Then we'll leave I think Mr. McPherson Yeah captain Wilson you better help mr. Choi see that he finds everything okay on the ship I'll go ahead McPherson and see that they get started with the loading. Yeah, okay red What's the deal people what kind of game is this we're playing who am I gather? You're my mate, and you and I have built up a reputation in these parts. There's a couple of great a pirates. Oh, that's great That's great Well, I guess we better figure something out before somebody hangs us from a yard of red Let them go on with their loading look and get them all aboard will lock them in a hold and give a nice fast passage to the British authorities and pain Dang, yeah, but let's hope they don't tumble that we're not Wilson and McPherson All right stick with them while I load in the small boat red get aboard before they do and tip off the crew tell them They never heard of Gallagher or Carney. We've got to play it this way. Hold it. There comes the Russell Korean Okay, McPherson get started. Okay. I'll see you down right it will require about 20 trips in this small boat captain Okay, Kim my crew will stow this stuff as your boys put it aboard McPherson. Oh, good Well, that leaves you and me a few hours of leisure in which to get acquainted Wilson I can tell you that we're looking forward to getting a deck under our feet again after three months of rotting ashore Yeah, I can see how you will come with me Wilson. I believe I have a little surprise for you another a Pleasant one. I'm sure this way It's only a few short steps a mindy brush Wow This I take it is headquarters. Yes, it is humble, but we're involved in the way of life here Most of these ships that were unfortunate enough to run aground here were well outfitted while unfortunately We were not quite able to rescue any of the passengers or crews We were able to rescue some furniture even cook stoves and generators for power and light Here we are Wilson. What do you think? Quite a housing project built entirely of salvage materials And this little mansion is where you bought If it seems a bit pretentious, there's a reason as you know, I have no doubt Sulin not only demands these comforts in my opinion. She deserves to link or no other I imagine you're looking forward to seeing her again. Oh, yeah. Yeah I Understand that you were all friends Hey, come on Go right in Well, Sulin here is your old friend captain Wilson Captain we some she was Chinese and young In a rough cotton shirt loose cotton trousers. She looked at me My hand was moving toward my automatic. She looked at Kim His fingers were already wrapped around his Then she looked back at me as if she was waiting for one of us to start something your old friend my lotus blossom Well, not like my old friend at all. What is this? No, you you're not acting at all like I will send I know Explain yourself my dream of love gosh for heaven's sake. Is this the way to greet an old friend? I'm sorry. Soolinger was it's just that I heard that's more like it. Come here, cut. Let me look at you. Yeah Sure And let me look at you Baby, you're more beautiful than I realized You have not changed cash Do the same sweet liar? But I love it darling. I really love it. Yeah How long's it been anyway, San Francisco? Yeah For years at least I guess hasn't it that long is the old Manchu temple on Grant Avenue Yeah, you know how I met this barnacle seed dog Kim by heart my passion for hours You were doing your my artistic Oriental Interpretive dance and he broke my balloon with a lighted cigarette You remember cash. Yeah Yeah, I was quite the cut-up in those who will don't stop now My husband is really understanding man. Are you not keen very understanding? Up to a point my lotus blossom Would it tell me about yourself cash? As if I haven't heard well, I Guess the word does get around you. You have made quite a name for yourself. Yeah, I have Made quite a name for myself Well, I owe you an apology Wilson for just the moment that it occurred to me that perhaps you are not cash Wilson at all What gave you that crazy idea and the fact that you made no mention of Sulin After coming here from Singapore on that behalf, I wasn't quite sure of you either Kim Found a pace to be careful in this You're right Wilson Well now that I've given you your little surprise. I trust you and my angel of beauty have some old memories to relive for a few minutes I'd like to have a few words with mr. McFarston. You join me when you're ready. Yeah, all right Well, well here. We are I so length You are I must talk to you where can I meet you later? I can't leave him alone with my mate I got to get down there meet me right after dark on the beach at northern of the bay on the blinker like gorgeous. It's a date Good and we'll leave it gone. We'll have to destroy the voyage. I don't like to lose it That's easy punch of the boys will let the sea cover up for about the big light up on those rocks never mind It was here when we came it's a ship blinker Who knows it may serve a useful purpose in some future emergency It may even save a life. You're getting charitable camp. I'm a very charitable man When it does not interfere with my profits. Now you got a great code of ethics Like your own Wilson. It serves my purpose And I'm honest in my way That's why I don't bother to remove that blinker light It's the property of other By nightfall the job was done the cargo was aboard The last boatload of Kim's cruise supervised by Gallagher were rowing out to the Queen Kim headed for the camp for a final checkup. I Slipped out of sight and started up the beach Su-ling was waiting for me at the end of the bay. They are gone. Yeah They're all aboard but Kim he went up to the camp and he's looking for me Listen captain whoever you are used to be Phil Carney, and I'm sorry I didn't meet you behind your bubble in that Grand Avenue dive beautiful Say who is this guy cash Wilson the worst man I ever knew except my husband They certainly deserve each other. That is why I forget the reason in the first place You were the one I wanted to bring him together. I had a reason I Got Kim to send two of our natives in handmade tampon to Singapore. They had message from me asking Wilson to come I had my idea Of course, he might use no, what's the rest of the deal as soon as he gets aboard Kim plans to take over your ship You know what? I'm beginning to catch on you that is home for piracy. That doesn't surprise me somehow What you find a nice guy like that to marry I would have gotten rid of him You have not interfered me interfered this island could have been in anybody's way. What do you mean? I talked him into sending for cash with them because I knew they would be at one another thought over me And I knew cash would win Even that would be better than Kim And then you show up. I'm sorry Su-ling No matter how you look at it. I'm sorry. Why don't you kill him? I warn you. You know what he's going to do Stop him and get me away from him. You know, I might just do that Gordon He doesn't know it, but that's what we came in here for you Do not know it captain carney But I'm glad to learn of it before it's too late. No careful captain There's no through a gun to me. Wait first captain carney. I must ask you to hand over your gun Quickly Yeah, and you Su-ling were planning to get rid of me Well, I want to thank you For relieving me of you. Don't cry. I don't like it. I don't like crying. I said don't cry Don't cry. I was on top of him before he could turn back to me Because he was He had But I learned in the space of a few seconds His right arm was a club and it sent me collapsing into the brush I didn't go back to the beach. All I could think of was getting away. I ran for a few yards. I Realized that I was stopped the clip wound ahead of me. I had to turn and face Kim's bullets or climb I climb dragged myself up quick Putting my hands where there was no place to grip Putting my feet where there was no foot to look When Kim stopped firing I knew why he was starting up the cliff after me Reach the top scramble over the edge and I stopped The big blink of light was a few feet away blinking out of the straight Light that Kim had so charitably said might save someone's life Tim was there in the top now. I can hear him scrambling up the cliff. I got to the light I Swung around I put my shoulder to it Tilted it down till it shown into his eyes Tell me what are you doing? Blanted by the thousands of candle power he hesitated momentarily long enough for me to pry loose a boulder with my heel I kept the light in his face. I hope get so yet. I worked the ball into the edge. Get so it balanced for a moment Then I sent it crashing down Kim react to the sudden pain and mrs. Foothold With the incoming tide we left the bay and headed out into Balakas straight With more cargo than we'd entered with The next afternoon we docked at Penang Discharged our cargo consigned and salvage turned our free passengers over to the authorities and Stood out with empty holds in an order to pick up silicon and Surabaya Fresh breeze sweeping out from the melee peninsula going to waste and eager to be caught Gallagher shouted the crew to the job of catching Stop Blossomed out taught with wind The jibs went out and the scarlet queen light in the hull from lack of cargo ballast Took a frivolous pitch and skipped like a schoolgirl onto her course Well captain Wilson any sign of some good pirate loot. I wasn't funny red that Kim wasn't kidding I know he was a skipper. I was just trying to cheer you up Did he really mean to kill her or was that a wild shot? He was thrown at you. It wasn't wild Yeah, well you kind of paid it off, didn't you? That's the way I would have liked to I was a little late. Oh, come on skipper. There's a bright side The peninsula company didn't find us for being late with that cargo and those cops sent us for what we did And we didn't go on to that reef ourselves Yeah, I guess that's one way to look at it red The queen wouldn't it look so good hung up on those rocks That's right And we can thank that poor dame on the life raft for saving the queen and our next to you know skipper We get saved every once in a while by a woman Yeah, well, they're kind of handy to have around once in a while But I like the one we got around all the time. Yeah To the queen skipper to the scarlet queen After you mate After you log entry The catch scarlet queen 5 30 p.m Wind fresh sky fair See calm Chip secure for night find Phillip carney master Mutual invites you to sail into further adventure on the voyage of the scarlet queen next week at the same time Stars Elliott Lewis has Phil carney with Ed max as Gallagher and tonight featured William Conrad as kim with lillian by f as suing Music scored and conducted by Richard Orant The scarlet queen produced by james Burton is written by gildow dan bob tollman The voyage of the scarlet queen has come to you through the worldwide facilities of the united states armed forces radio and television service