Explain and describe these people: A. Riach B. Hoseason C. Shuan

The Captain of a pirate ship, Hoseason is paid by Ebenezer to kidnap David and sell him in America as a slave. Ironically, the Captain is a very religious Presbyterian. However, he shows little concern when David is dying in the bottom of the ship or when Ransome is killed. After planning to attack Alan, he is beaten by Alan and David but makes it back to Queensferry to tell people that David drown.

Mr. Shuan

Hoseason's other secondary officer on the Covenant, Shaun is a very cruel man when drinking, which is often. In a fit of rage, he ends up killing Ransome but was so drunk that he barely remembered. He is the first man killed when Alan and David rebel on board the ship.

Mr. Riach

A secondary officer on the Covenant, Riach is the doctor. He helps David out of the underbelly of the ship after he is kidnapped. He is a nice man when drinking, which is most of the time, and he tells David he will help him contact Rankeillor and Minister Campbell. Still, he conspires to attack Alan with the Captain. After the ship sinks, he defends Alan, allowing him to escape.