Short Stories in English for Beginners

disappointed
. He will do anything to
keep that watch. If you can’t help him, he won’t need you any more.’ He
gave them a serious look. ‘Things might 
get ugly
.’
Susan and Carl looked at each other in fear. ‘Um … what can we do?’
asked Susan.
‘You have to steal the watch,’ explained Frank. ‘If the captain doesn’t
have the watch, there won’t be a fight!’
‘Uh … OK. When?’
This afternoon there’ll be an important battle. Captain el Kraken is going
to bring a lot of ships to the fight. You must take the watch from him. Then
go back to your time and never return.’
Frank returned to Eric’s tent. Carl and Susan sat on the beach.
‘What can we do? I’m just a watchmaker. You’re a security guard,’ said
Carl. ‘How can we steal from a pirate?’

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‘We have to find a way,’ replied Susan. ‘Wait! I have an idea!’
Chapter 2 Review
Summary
The man on the beach is the pirate Eric el Kraken. He uses the special
watch for time travel. He has just arrived from the seventeenth century. Carl
and Susan return to the seventeenth century with Eric. When they arrive,
Eric decides that they can help him. They must win a battle against the
English, who want the watch. Another pirate wants Carl and Susan to steal
the watch from Eric. Then there will not be a fight for it.
Vocabulary
factor something that causes or influences a situation
crazy silly or stupid
hurry to go somewhere or do something quickly
transport to move something from one place to another
camp a place where people live in temporary shelters, usually for a short
time
skin the outside layer of your body
captain the person in charge of a ship or an aircraft
guest someone invited to a home or event