Captured aboard the Black Pearl

(Taken from a stalled story thread on the Stripped on Screen story. Reposting end editing here, I intend to continue it.)

Elizabeth Swann sat in the dark cabin. She was afraid. She didn't wish to be, but she couldn't deny it. How had this happened? She had tripped and tricked her way aboard the black pearl, the most dangerous vessel in the Caribbean. Her, Elizabeth Swann! A governor’s daughter, a noblewoman, aboard a pirate vessel. She was in a great deal of danger, and only her wits and courage would protect her.

The door to her dank cabin swung open. Elizabeth stood instantly, to meet them on equal ground.. In walked two men. Pirates. One short and fat, bald and hideous. The other tall and gangly with a glass eye.

They were both eying her hungrily. Elizabeth looked at them with disgust. The fat one pulled out a red dress. Velvet, beautiful.

“You'll be dining with the captain. And he requests you wear this.” He said. No, relayed an order.

“Well you may tell the captain that I am disinclined to acquiesce to his request. “ Elizabeth said.

She would not give these damn pirates an inch. As soon as she shows weakness she'd be a open target to these cretins.

“He said you'd say that.” The fat man said. He looked to the skinny one, who giggled. “He also said that if that be the case, then you'll be dining with the crew. And you'll be naked.”

They both erupted into laughter. Elizabeth's mouth dropped in shock. What an outrageous thing to say to a woman! The threat made her heart jump. She moved to grab the dress, but stopped. Wait, she thought. Think Elizabeth. You know that these pirates will take any weakness you show to these buffoons will be an opening. There's no way the Captain of a vessel, even a pirate ship, would strip a noblewoman naked. She retracted her hand. Standing straight, she put a stern look on her face.

“Tell the captain I refuse his request.” She said.

The two pirates exchanged a glance. Was she serious?

“Are you sure miss?” The one with a false eye asked.

“I am quite sure.”

“Well, don't have to tell me twice!” The fat one said. They both started forward. Elizabeth blinked in confusion. What were they doing? This was a bluff, they must be aware! She moved backwards, but they cleared the distance so fast she hand no chance. Both clasped their grimy hands around her wrists. Their touch made her skin crawl. They started dragging her forward. Elizabeth fought, but it was hopeless. They pulled her to the door of the cabin and threw it open.