The pirates are mostly fools, in particular Sir Gaudy Tulip, an aged and cowardly London beau; the Gang-i-sawai is, for no reason other than comic effect, carrying two European ladies, Tulip's ex-mistress and another pirate's ex-wife, who exchange tart comments with the men; the drunken conspirators and outrageously partial court are played entirely for laughs.
The pirates are portrayed as foolish characters, especially Sir Gaudy Tulip, a cowardly London gentleman. The Gang-i-sawai is carrying two European women, one of whom is Tulip's ex-mistress and another pirate's ex-wife, who engage in humorous exchanges with the men; the drunken conspirators and biased court are presented as comedic figures.