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All aboard for the transcribed premiere production, the cruise of the Pall Parrot, that thrilling story of whaling days and buried treasure. Shortly after escaping from the ship's hold, you remember that Al Testi met his untimely end during a quarrel with Red Mulhollay, who later met up with Ezekiel Kip, the man who years ago had sold the map and rights to the treasure on Galto Island to Ezra Grange. Red convinces Kip he'll need help to keep Grange and his party from taking…

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In The Volcano Starts To Make Noise, the crew of the Poll Parrot embarks on an adventure filled with danger and uncertainty. After escaping from the ship's hold, they discover that the mineral mine on Galto Island has already been worked by someone unknown to them. The tension escalates when they realize that their friend Dickon has fallen into the hands of the nefarious Red Mulhollay and Ezekiel Kip, who has supposedly been dead. The crew is left to ponder the implications of this revelation as they settle into their makeshift cabin for the night.

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Cruise of the Poll Parrot, Episode 17

The Volcano Starts To Make Noise

Saturday, January 15, 1938 · 11:53

Cruise of the Poll Parrot, Episode 17

The Volcano Starts To Make Noise

Saturday, January 15, 1938 · 11:53

Summary

The crew of the Poll Parrot faces danger on Galto Island as they discover someone is working a mineral mine and a volcano begins to rumble ominously. With their friend Dickon captured, they must decide whether to rescue him or escape the island.

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