In the recent past, things were published about the pirate Lafitte, putting him in the vicinity of Woodside. His main area of operation was New Orleans, and Rick points to a photo taken there having to do with this legendary man. Since travelers couldn’t always find an inn, they often stayed with wealthier people along the way. If the pirate had been in the vicinity, it’s quite likely that he would have stayed at Woodside, under an assumed name, of course.
They have a cabinet or dresser in a bedroom now featuring nautical things. A bookcase has a photo, presumably of Lafitte.
Perhaps the pirate stayed in this room and has haunted Woodside, Rick says as he moves closer to the bookcase. Books begin to move in and out.
Rick talks about the church not far from the house. A long time ago grave robberies were fairly common. The superstition was that if you weren’t wearing your wedding ring, you would not be reunited with your spouse after death. Most folks were buried with a ring, which attracted thieves.
This led to some sleight of hand as Rick borrowed my ring to show how it could have been stolen by cutting off a finger.
Lafitte makes a sudden appearance, brandishing knives. Rick saves the day by pushing him back through the door. It felt like high drama, since we were not expecting an apparition to materialize.
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