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Lafitte, Jean
- A French pirate of the early nineteenth century, active around New Orleans , Louisiana . He volunteered to aid General Andrew Jackson against the British in the War of 1812 and fought in the Battle of New Orleans. Many legends have grown up around Lafitte.
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Among the pirates was Jean Lafitte, one of the Lafitte brothers, of whose doings you have read above.
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Well, now,” interrupted the ruthless soul of Jean Lafitte, “how about them pearls?
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Sir,” came the response of Jean Lafitte in a voice almost bass, and “Aye!
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I heard the patter of feet along the deck, and had sight of Jean Lafitte tugging at a halyard.
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This island was inhabited and governed by ex-pirates; one Grambo being the acknowledged chief, until he was shot by Jean Lafitte.
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