 All aboard for the transcribed premier production, The Cruise of the Pall Parrot, that thrilling, exciting story of the sea. In our last adventure, Johnny and Sue with first mate George Wainwright and old Peg Leg Dickon, hid in the secret compartment Altestee had used and listened to a very startling conversation between Altestee and the owner of the ship Pall Parrot, Ezra Grange in Granges Cabin. In that conversation, every bit of the mystery was cleared up. The map Ezra Grange has and the true purpose of The Cruise of the Pall Parrot is the key to a very valuable mineral vein on a small South Sea island. And half of this map really belongs to Johnny's father. Altestee has wanted this map. That's why he has caused so much trouble. And now he threatens to reveal Grange's plot to cheat young Johnny if Grange will not let him in as a partner. When Grange refuses, Altestee produces a gun and at that moment Captain Dalton, who has heard everything, demands entrance to the cabin. Grange realizes his plot has been discovered and opens the door while Altestee plans to shoot Captain Dalton as he enters. However, Captain Wainwright Hurl's dickens wooden leg at Altestee and knocks the gun out of his hand. A great struggle ensues in which Dalton knocks out Grange, but Altestee suddenly grabs a knife, seizes Sue and threatens to stab her if he is followed. The men all stand back at wit's end while Altestee is retreating into the secret passage back to the hold and carrying Sue with him. Blow me down, our hands are tied. We can't follow the lever into the hold. He might harm little Sue. Well, I'm going to save Sue and I'll have her free in 10 minutes. Wait a minute, lad. You'll only be hurt trying to outwit Altestee and you'll put Sue in greater danger. Don't worry. I won't let Altestee see me. I'll be careful. Last Roy, what do you suppose the lad means to do? He can't do anything, George. He's just excited. He likes little Sue. You can later that. He's probably just gone on deck to think up some boyish plan. Captain Dalton, Captain Dalton. Mr. Grange is coming too. Well, after that blow you gave him on the chin, Roy. I'm surprised he didn't stay asleep a lot longer. Oh, where, where? Oh, so I'm here. Yeah, I remember. You've gotten us into a pretty reef, Grange. If you hadn't tried to help that swab Altestee, your sister wouldn't be in danger now. My sister? What's happened to her? Where is she? And where's Altestee? Altestee, grab her and rush down the passageway. We couldn't follow where he'd have used his knife. You mean that scoundrel has Sue in his hands? Good Lord, we've got to get her free. You should have thought of that before you hooked into Altestee's dirty game, Grange. Oh, what have I done? If anything happens to Sue, it'll be... What can we do? What are you supposed he's going to do to her? My guess is that he'll camp in the hold and keep Sue as a protection. He'll probably be wanting us to set him a sea and a boat with some provisions. And not until then will he free the girl. That's my guess too, George. We'll have to go down in the hold with a white flag and offer him protection until he hands Sue over to us. Pardon me, sirs, but he can't stay there below forever while he's starved. Not much chance of that, Dickon. Since we know that Red Mole Hoolie is in this plan with him, Red must have kept him well supplied with provisions when he hid below in that secret passage. He'll still have enough to last him for some time. But for heaven's sakes, give him anything he wants, anything to save Sue. It seems to me, Grange, your Blumen soft-hearted all of a sudden. Up to now, nobody's life has meant much to you and your scheming, cheatin' plans of gettin' money. No, I know. I know I deserve all you can say about me. I guess I deserve that blow, Captain. I realize now what a fool I've been. Nothing matters now that Sue's in trouble. She's buried dear to me and we've got to speak to Al-Testi and talk terms. I'm glad to hear you talk like that. It brings back some of my faith and men. But you're right, we're wasting words up here. We've got to get below and talk to that Spaniard. We've got to do what he says to get Sue back and batten down my hatchet's a sorry thing to me to have to do what that swab says. Have as, then. Come along with us, Dickon. You've been a great help to us up to now. Hold on just a second till I lash on me big legs, sir. It's still lyin' where it fell when you heaved at it, Al-Testi. No, Ed, Dickon, we'll go in advance. We'll head right for the hole and down here along the companion way. Nothing can happen to Sue, we can't let it happen. I know, Mr. Grains, that you're at your wit's end about your sister, but there's one thing I want to make clear. We know all about this cruise now and we know all you had planned. We know the reason for every list of ports you might say. Well, you're still the owner of the ship, Pal Parrot, and you have the right to say about her. You're to say what's the purpose of the cruise and where she goes, but from now on, as captain, I'm true master of this ship. What would you avoid? How everything's run above or below deck? I'm to say that. I'm to be true master of this ship from now on. Is that understood, Mr. Grains? Yes, Captain, you're right. Skipper, that's your duty. I know my place from now on. Aversus, I wish to be along. Come ahead, Dickon. Here's the hatch to the hold. Down we go. I'd say, Captain, that you'd better let the swab know that you're here and that you've come feasible. Or he's apt to think that you're sneaking up on him and he might even harm Miss Sue. You're right, Dickon. I've asked there, Altestee. This is Captain Dalton speaking feasible. We're here to talk terms with you. There's no answer. Do you think he's in the hold? Maybe he stayed back in the secret passageway. Oh, good Lord, I hope nothing's happened to Sue. It isn't likely he's in the passage. My guess is that he's hemmed himself in some place among these empty whale oil casks. Blown me down, I believe you're right, Captain. Look over to the starboard ceiling. Do you see how those casks are stacked around in a circle and very high? They were never stowed down here like that. Ah, scuttle the lover of ship, ram him a midship. Stow that, you slabs sorted out a mule. You're in a better mood score than it is. Ahoy, there, Altestee. We're here on a peaceful mission. Will you talk terms with us? Come forward to this group of casks. We have built a fortress here, so do not try any tricks. He said we built a fortress, Captain. Who else does he mean by we? Shiver me, timby, sir. Look, the iron's there, where you had red mulholly chained up. They're empty. So that's it. He's freed mulholly and they're both back of those casks. Is Mulholly back there with you? Of course, we work together. Ah, Captain, you and Senor Grange approach the casks. The others must stand ten tases behind you and don't try any tricks. Go ahead, Captain. We'll stand back. All right. But how do we know you won't heave that knife at us? Ah, you are a fool, Captain. If I threw a knife at you, how could I harm the girl I am holding as hostage? That sounds reasonable. I've asked them, we're here. Now, what do you want us to do before you return the girl unharmed? You must outfit a whale boat with a month's provisions in case we are some time at sea. You must pile all weapons aboard the ship in the bow and you and all the crew must stand in the stern. You yourself must lower the boat with Mulholly and myself and the girl in it. The girl? What do you mean? You will also supply us with an empty cask. As soon as we have been set afloat, we lashed a little lady to the casks and set her in the sea. Then you can pick her up and take her aboard. Of all the outrageous plots that I ever... Careful of your tongue, Senor Grange. You have nothing to gain by it. Very well. We'll do whatever you say. But understand this, Altestee. The girl must be returned unharmed. I assure you she shall be. If you doubt about her now, you may see her. See? Look, he's lifting her above the casks. She's waving. Sue, Sue, are you all right? I'm fine. All right, Sue. Very well, Altestee. We'll do as you say. I hate to do this, you bill scum, but our hands are tied. There's nothing we can do. We'll have the whale boat ready in 30 minutes. You are very sensible, Captain. Much more sensible than I thought. One more condition. When we go above, Captain, you must walk ahead of us right before us. I do not trust your fists. You strike quickly and very well. As my companion here, Senor Mulholly can attest. I'll stow that. I'll get even with him for that someday. Aye, aye, Mulholly. I look forward to a pleasant scene when we meet again. Ah, be sure, Senor Captain, that the whale boat you prepare for us is equipped with canvas, properly trimmed. We shall need a sail, for we will wish to leave you with quite a hurry. Blaster, you think of everything. Very well. Wainwright and Dickon, come here. You heard the conditions this swab al-testi has set for us. Aye, sir. We'll have to comply in every detail. I'll remain here until they come out of their hiding place. Then I shall walk before them, just as they said. Eh, it's Blumen dangerous. The lover can stab me in the back. I'll have to take that chance. Don't turn around, sir. Something Blumen funny is happening to one of those casks on the top row, over where al-testi's voice was coming from. What do you mean? It's rocking very slowly, too infreld, and it's always moving further in. Blow me down. What could that be? Suffering whitefish. I know, Captain. Johnny went away from the cabin ahead of us. I lay here that he stowed away in that cask, and he's losing his balance. I think, sir, what if Johnny is in that cask? He knows what he's doing. Boil me, and blubber the cask, as ready to topple over. I've got to look. Avast, there it goes. Falling inside their stockade. What is it? Come on, Mel, Gavin, into your back. Come on, rush the cask. It's our one chance. Why, you little... You little heron frightened me with a dirt. I'll show you, count on it. Oh! Oh! Oh, he hit me with a stab. Johnny, watch out! I'll show you. Heave the cask aside, then. Oh, Johnny! Breaks the end of your own, Mulhooly. Stow me in there, Brian, and look. There's Johnny beating him over the head with a piece of that cask, and Sue standing behind him with a knife. And now Gesty's lying on the floor out. Decide, Mulhooly. We've got you. You win. I give in. It was all his idea. I wouldn't have hauled a girl. What are you going to do with me? What usually becomes a mutineers and murderers red? I knew it. I knew it. I knew if I cast it with that snake I'd swing in the end. I knew it. Brian Wright, take him away and put him back in irons. Then Lash, I'll test to hear. I think it'll be quite a few minutes before he wakes up, though. Sue, thank heaven you're safe. Oh, brother, I'm so glad it's all over. And a braver pair of young ones than her and the lad I've never heard of on land or sea. Johnny, you've got the courage of the best of men, and you can lay to that. I had to do it, Captain. It's a miracle you weren't hurt when you fell with that cask on top of Val Desdy. Oh, I just got a couple of scratches. A vast lad, how did you ever do it? Well, I just sneaked down here in the hold, behind all these casks, and those two men were so busy piling up casks to make that stockade, they never even heard me. Then, while they were talking to you, I climbed up the casks. I always was good at climbing trees back on the farm, and I knew none of the casks had lids on them. So I crawled in at one right over Al Testy and watched my chance to rock it and make it fall on him. You saved my sister, lad, and helped get these blackers. Yes, Mr. Grange, and just what do you propose to do about it? I've been a money-grabbing fool, Captain. I suppose it always works out this way when you try to cheat. Well, I know when I'm wrong. I bought his Achilles Kipps interest in that treasure map, and as outfitter of the cruise, I suppose I'm rightfully entitled to half the minerals we find. But so helped me, the other half goes to Johnny Robin. Mr. Grange, thank you. Oh, brother, Esra, you're a darling. Now, Sue, watch out for my combat. You're messing me all up. Mr. Grange, you've come through like a real man. We all make mistakes. And I'm proud to shake the hand of a man who admits his mistakes and makes them good. Thank you, Captain. And from now on, it's been done all canvas for the island in the South Sea, which is to be our goal. Blow me down. This is a happy time for all of us. I have not felt so good since I caught the first whale. And so thus ends our story of the cruise of the Paul Parrot, with Altustae and Mulholly caught at last, with Johnny Robbins in for a large share of a great treasure, with Mr. Grange coming through like a true honest New Englander, and with Captain Dalton in full command of his ship, all's well. For from this moment on, we know that no ship ever sailed the sea on a happier journey than this, the cruise of the Paul Parrot. Your Paul Parrot announcer is Dave Ward.