One final point, pirate can shoot even after you've told him you'll pay, so long as he doesn't kill you. He can also get sick and tired of waiting, after 4 minutes being pirated by me... well there wouldn't be 4 minutes, you'd be dead in one. Pay quickly, or die.
*chubb*
Saint Del is considered a holy healer of diseases of children, but also as a protector of cattle.