Woodes Rogers sends Benjamin Hornigold to Nassau to offer universal pardons to any pirate who surrenders, with the notable exception of Charles Vane, for whom a 10,000-piece sterling bounty is issued. 3. Political Maneuvering

Edward Teach (Blackbeard) takes charge of the defense, revealing his desire for Charles Vane to be his successor—a surrogate son.

As Woodes Rogers’ fleet approaches, the pirates struggle to organize a defense.

Captain Flint begins to hallucinate Miranda Barlow, reflecting his deepening isolation and self-hatred.