As daylight starts to decline, a schooner is busy readying itself to dock. It?s distinctive lines leave no doubt to the sharpened eye of an onlooker. ?This one must be a privateer?? mumble the old people assembled in the port as they gaze across at the looming warship; ?he must have made a mistake, docking here!? As the wind rises there can be no more ambiguity for a Jolly Roger slams into view and whistles a Memento Mori that reminds us that life is fragile, so we must live it well. But here the skull and crossbones are emblazoned on a red flag, meaning a short but good life is better!