In this episode, we finish the journey through The Price of Freedom by A.C. Crispin. The Wicked Wench finally arrives at Zerzura, with La Vipere in tow. Amenirdis and Shabako are finally home, and Jack prepares himself for the journey into the labyrinth. Together with Amenirdis and Christophe, the three of them venture inside, and face the numerous perils before reaching the Heart of Zerzura. Jack fools Christophe and plans to finally get his revenge against the rogue. Amenirdis gives Jack two gifts, and one will become an iconic piece of Jack's costume. After the Wicked Wench leaves Zerzura, Jack is visited by Christophe, now deposed as captain, and the two of them square off once and for all. Jack sails the Wicked Wench back to Calabar, and Cutler Beckett is outraged at Jack's report. So he seeks to humble Jack by having him transport a load of slaves to Lord Penwallow's plantation. Jack reluctantly accepts, but on the voyage, Jack knows he cannot do it. So he frees them, but is caught before he can get away. With Beckett outraged at losing his superior's respect, he sets out to punish Jack once and for all, with a brand of the letter "P" and the idea of setting Jack's beautiful Wench ablaze, all while having Jack watch. In an emotional moment, Jack makes a choice that will forever affect his life.

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