Some pirate crews had a code of conduct. All pirates on board would have to obey it. This is an example of pirate law from Charles Johnson’s 18^th century book on pirates.

• Every man has a vote in affairs of the moment; has equal title to the fresh provisions or strong liquors.
• No person to game at cards or dice for money.
• The lights and candles to be put out at eight o’clock at night.
• To keep their piece [musket], pistols, and cutlass clean and fit for service.
• No boy or woman to be allowed amongst them.
• To desert the ship in battle was punished with death or marooning.

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