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[bringmethatnpc]

The prisoners reach through the bars, whistling and coaxing. It's a rare thing to have such a pretty inmate about. For some of them, it's the closest they've ever gotten to a lady of Elizabeth's stature.

They wonder if what's under her skirts is the same as what's under more common wenches.

"Come closer, we don’t bite!" leers one, waggling his filthy fingers at Elizabeth.

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[governor-swann.livejournal.com]

It took quite a bit of money in bribes and called-in favors, but the carriage is waiting outside, and the keys to the prison cell are in his hand.

Weatherby Swann is an honorable man. He's taken pride on being a loyal subject of the crown, and he is not one to rebel or disobey orders. But where his daughter is concerned, all of his other loyalties pale in comparison.

His voice is hushed as he swings the cell door open. "Come quickly."

[try_corsets]

As surprised as she is to be released by her father -- especially at this hour -- Elizabeth isn't going to question any circumstance that sees her safely on the other side of the bars. At least not yet.

Rising to her feet, she follows hastily. The prisoners call after her, not at all pleased when she fails to look in their direction.

Hurrying to catch up, she feels her stomach knot as they reach the corridor above. Never before has she seen quite that look in her father's eyes.

"You’ve got to tell me what’s going on!"

[governor-swann.livejournal.com]

He takes her hand and pulls her along. They haven't much time.

"I still have some standing with the king. I’ve arranged passage to England. The captain’s a friend of mine."

The captain also carries a letter to the King himself, informing him of certain events in the colony in which Weatherby is supposed to hold power.

[try_corsets]

Passage to England?

Although she does not slow her pace, she starts and attempts to either free her hand or tug him back.

Breathlessly, "No! Will’s gone to find Jack!"

[governor-swann.livejournal.com]

The sooner his beloved daughter is on that ship, and on her way back to civilized society, the better. He ought to have put an end to this pirate nonsense a long time ago.

"You cannot count on William Turner. Come!"

[try_corsets]

Catching sight of the coach ahead, Elizabeth lifts her chin defiantly, trying to ignore the sharp note of desperation in her own voice.

"He’s a better man than you give him credit for—"

[governor-swann.livejournal.com]

He speaks more sharply with Elizabeth than he ever has. He must do something to impart the seriousness of this matter.

"Oh, please. This is no time for innocence. Beckett has offered one pardon only, one, and that is promised to Jack Sparrow. Even if Will succeeds, do not ask me to endure the sight of my daughter walking to the gallows. Do not!"

[try_corsets]

His fingers close around her arm as they hasten to the carriage. Shocked by his words and the speed with which all of this is happening, she allows him to put her inside.

In the back of her mind, she's already considering her options. However, all she can do at the moment is stare at her father.

[governor-swann.livejournal.com]

He begins to close the door, but tries to soften the blow of his words.

"Perhaps I can ensure a fair trial for Will. If he returns."

[try_corsets]

A valiant attempt, but there's no softening the truth of the matter.

"A fair trial for Will ends in a hanging," Elizabeth states, eyes wide with growing concern.

[governor-swann.livejournal.com]

It is a harsh truth he must speak, but better she knows it, and accepts it, now.

"Then there is nothing left for you here."

He closes coach door and hurries to drive his daughter to safety.