Eustace the Monk: Talented Pirate For The French And The English
Eustace the Monk was a notorious pirate who operated in the English Channel during the early 13th century AD. As indicated by his title, Eustace had been a monk, though he was also involved in other trades at one point or another. In addition to piracy, Eustace is recorded to have served as a seneschal official to a count and alleged to have dabbled in black magic. As a pirate, Eustace the Monk first fought on the side of the English. Later on, however, he switched sides, and served the French, who were at war with England. So what convinced the mercenary pirate to switch loyalties, and what battle brought about his end?