One day, a pirate ship is cruising the seas off the coast of England when the scout yells, "There's a English ship on the horizon." Immediately, the crew looks to the captain, who valiantly says, "Bring me my red shirt.
" The captain dons the shirt & the British ship commences the attack. The captain & his men fight valiantly & crush the British attackers. A few days later, the scout yells, "There are three English ships on the horizon.
" Immediately, the crew looks to the captain, & again he says in his most manly voice, "Bring me my red shirt.
" Again, the English ships begin their attack & the pirates fight off all three of the attacking ships. After the battle is over, one of the mates sheepishly approaches the captain & asks, "Sir, why do you keep asking for your red shirt?" The captain replies, "I ask for the red shirt so if I am injured in battle, you will not see my blood, & will continue to fight." The crew is in awe with these words. The following week, the scout yells, "There are ten English ships on the horizon.
" The crew again looks to the captain, waiting for him to ask for his red shirt. He is silent for a moment & then says, "Bring me my brown pants.
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