Pirates Rules of Conduct: Rule 1 - Everyone must obey the commands of the captain. Rule 2 - Everyone shall have a share of any treasure, but for every piece of gold a member of the crew is given, the captain will be given one and a half. Rule 3 - If anyone steals or gambles, they will be marooned with only a bottle of water and a pistol. Rule 4 - Anyone who encourages a new pirate to join the crew without everyone else's agreement will suffer whatever punishment the captain and crew think fit. Rule 5 - Anyone that strikes another crew member while these rules are in force shall receive 39 lashes with the whip. Rule 6 - Anyone that raises their weapon when not in battle, or leaves a lighted candle unguarded, will suffer the same punishment as in Rule 5. Rule 7 - Anyone that doesn't keep their weapons clean, or in any other ways is not prepared for action, will not receive their share of the treasure, and will suffer what further punishment the captain and the crew think fit. Rule 8 - If anyone loses a finger or a toe in battle, they shall be given 400 pieces of eight, and if they lose an arm or a leg they shall have 800 pieces.

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