'Captors are now impatient'.THE British couple kidnapped Kidnapped caught in the intrigues of Scottish factions, David Balfour and Alan Breck are shipwrecked, escape from the king’s soldiers, and undergo great dangers. [Br. Lit.: R. L. Stevenson Kidnapped] See : Adventurousness by Somali pirates This is a list of known pirates, buccaneers, corsairs, privateers, and others involved in piracy. This list includes both captains and prominent crew members. See also: pirates, wokou, buccaneers, corsairs, and privateers Ancient World Paul and Rachel Chandler were filmed for Channel 4 News on Wednesday and the footage was broadcast last night. Mr Chandler said they were "unharmed and in reasonable physical health" but that the "kidnappers were losing patience". He urged the Government to start negotiations over a ransom ransom, price of redemption demanded by the captor of a person, vessel, or city. In ancient times cities frequently paid ransom to prevent their plundering by captors. The custom of ransoming was formerly sanctioned by law. and said: "I have no doubt that they will not hesitate to kill us, perhaps between a week or so of now if there is no response." Rachel Chandler said: "We are very concerned about the future. Our captors are very impatient." The footage showed the couple speaking at gunpoint, the first time they have been seen on camera since they were kidnapped. Channel 4 said that their family had agreed that the film should be broadcast. CAPTION(S): Paul and Rachel Chandler |
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