[Let's not beat around the bush here. He's just really stupid.]

We're honest pirates, we are! Emphasis on honest, we're not like most people here in the castle imagine pirates to be. Why, we hardly ever even plunder!

[A teacher! What a marvelous, lofty, and prestigious role!]

Of course you're special, Alleyne-sane! Whatever would those children do without you there to guide and teach them the ways of the world?