Pedro's Replies
Pedro's Replies
Dear Friends in London,
To Pedro, are you planning to stay in the
Carribean forever, or will you come back after the war?
-Nicole-
Dear Nicole
Hi! I know this sound stupid but is the
slave revolt doing well? I think it should be but hey, I'm not a fortuneteller.
Have you ever let Cat play your violin? Does she know how? Do you think the end
of the slave revolt is near? Do you miss your London friends? Have you found
any of your family in the revolt by any chance? Do you know that Cat found
hers? Do you correspond with Cat through letters? I'm sorry for the barrage but
I just hope for answers to them. Sadly curiosity is a not-so great trait of
mine, but I hope you're used to it. You probably are 'cause you have to put up
with Cat. Oh yeah, and do you actually think Frank was jealous at that ball in
Bath? PLEASE RESPOND TO ALL IF SOME ARE OFFENSIVE JUST SAY SO THANX Alena
Dear Alena
Hi, Pedro. I am so excited that you are
answering questions. What did you think of Cat the first time you met her. What
is your funniest moment with Cat? What is the most memorable moment? About how
old are you? Did you hear about Cat's adventures in Scotland? Lastly, do you
think Cat and Frank would make a good couple? Sorry for the many question. Hope
you're well. Thanks! Rosie
Dear Rosie
Dear Pedro
How are you and how is your violin please
1) what was your first impression of cat
2) what did you think of seeing cat when
you where held captive by billy
3) what did you think when cat put herself
between you and hawkins sword
4) was it hard seeing cat in the navy
5) were you worried when she jumped ship
6) did you like her indian clothes
7) how do you feel about her slavery to
hawkins
8) how are things with jenny
Bri
Dear Pedro,
What are some of the things you are
currently experiencing over where you are?
I've got to say, my heart bleeds for Cat, since she's separated from
you! Bri
Please see above for some of these
answers. On 3) I wished she did not but
was of course grateful. 4) I hated
seeing her suffer on board but we also had some good times. 5) I was terrified
for her! 6) Yes, they were very sensible
much more so than what Europeans normally wear.
7) It made me feel sick. 8)
Jenny is well and in good spirits.
Dear Pedro,
If there had been a real diamond and you
had found it in Mr Sheridan's office, what would you have done with it? Theatre Royal
Dear Pedro,
1) If there had been a real diamond and you
had found it in Mr Sheridan's office, what would you have done with it?
2)If you could play another instrument
except the violin, what would it be?
3) Who do you think is the best match for
Cat?
4)How are things going at the revolt and
will you be going back to London soon?
Ah, this is a difficult question for me
because I would have tried to sell it and use the money for myself at that
point. I had not found good friends at
that time. I would have used the money
to make a new life. I would like to be
able to play the piano. I do not want to
plan Cat’s life – whoever she loves will be the best match. Please see other answers for last question.
Hi! This is for Pedro, When do you plan on
coming home from Jamaica? Thankyou Pedro! YOu are my favorite character! Love,
Lana <3
I am not on Jamaica but San Domingo. I will be back when I feel I have done my
part. If I can no longer be useful, I
will try to come home.
Pedro!!! *hugs a million times* We miss you
so much! *hugs some more* Please come back to England! Cat's books (as amazing
as they are) really just aren't the same without you! On another note, how are
things going in America? Is everything working out to your advantage? We hope
you're alright and haven't been harmed at all! Have you been seeing any of John
and Lizzie too? And we hope you're continuing the violin so you can play when
the theatre reopens! It can't take too much longer..
Many hugs and kisses from us both,
Tabbie and Imy.
Dear Tabbie and Imy
I am not in America – but the
Caribbean. Thank you for your fond
wishes.
hey i have some questions for pedro;-
1)what is your favourite colour?
2)favourite animal?
3)favourite piece of music?
4)do you still spend time with jenny and
georgie?
5)do you miss london?
6)do you think that youll ever see cat
again?
yours diamond xxx
Dear Diamond
I like blue, dogs, and The Magic
Flute. Only Jenny is with me so yes we
spend time together. Yes, I miss London
– not because of the city but because my friends live there. I am sure I will see Cat again.
Dear Pedro,I have read all the cat royal
books and you one of my favorite charecters. I am reading "Cat among the
pigeons" and I love it. I hope the war is going well. Bye and thankyou
Imo.
PS:Do you like Rabbie? Bye again!
Dear Imo
I am yet to meet Rabbie but it is surely
good for Cat to have him in her life.
None of us should be alone.
To: Mr. Pedro Amayke
From: The future (21st century) and the
other side of America.
Subject: A Series of Questions
First, how are you doing? Is your violin
well and properly taken care of? Are you keeping your bow supple and smooth
with the rosin? And do you polish the violin once in a while?
And more importantly, have you broadened
your knowledge of songs even further? (I recommend Mozart's Violin Concerto No.
5 in A, the 2nd Movement, if you haven't learned it already)
What was it like, Pedro, to finally be free
from the evil and vile hardly-deserve-to-be-called-a-man Hawkins? I assume that
is was the most wondrous feeling.
And also, if you could learn another musical
instrument, what would you pick?
And did you know that in 1865, about a
hundred years from now, slavery ended in America? (Unfortunately, equality for
all -yes Cat, even for women- became real in the States [which, I believe, is a
bunch of small colonies gathered close to each other right now for you] around
late 1900s, which is about two hundred years from your point of view.)
And knowing that, would you like to travel
forward through time to see the New World? (I swear, on my mother's honour [she
is rather like the Duchess of Avon] that I could arrange, if you prefer.)
If you could swap places with anyone, whom
would you chose and why?
I know my questions are rather unrelated to
each other, but then, I'm not a prim or proper kind of girl. But to save you
from the tedious task of answering, this is the aast question, I promise.
If you could make the lives of everyone you
hold dear in your heart forever happy and contented, but at the cost of you
becoming a slave again (I apologize if this rather personal question invoke
memories that you would rather not recall), would you?
I apologize sincerely for all this
bombardment of inquiries, but I'm rather curious for your answers, and like
Cat, I'm a feet-first-then-think-later kind of girl.
Hats off to you,
Nyra
Dear Nyra
My violin is suffering under these
conditions and I need more roisin and new strings. I fear it sounds more like a fiddle than a
violin these days – but that perhaps is a small matter compared to the battles
around me. Thank you – I am familiar
with that work. Do you like the Violin
Sonata (Andantino)- that is a favourite of mine. For your other musical question – please see
earlier reply.
I would like to swap places with Mr
Sheridan as I would enjoy running a theatre.
I cannot imagine the future but I hope that
slavery does indeed end. I fear it will
always exist in some form as I am not optimistic about human nature.
As I would die for my friends if necessary
I am sure I would face the choice you gave me of returning to slavery.
Hi Pedro. I have read all your books and
i'm reading them all again. It's so good that you and cat adopted each other.
Do you ever get fustrated with cat getting into so many scrapes? Do you also
feel upset about mr Hawkings treating cat as he did in the carribean and do you
feel partly to blame for it? If so you shouldn't it was not your fault. from
imo.
ps:Do you get sick like Cat did in the
carribean?
pps:I think your great and I love Cat as
well!!
Dear Imo
Of course I was upset but I do not make the
mistake of blaming myself – he is the one to blame for his actions and those
who allow this trade in human flesh to continue.
So far I have been in good health.
Dear Pedro, How many siblings did you have
in Africa? Is Cat like your adoptive sister? What is your favorite piece of
music to play? Do you play any other instruments besides the violin? When are
planning on coming home from Jamaica? Your friends are very worried about you
and would love to hear from you. Thank you Pedro! Your my favorite character! I
<3 you! -Carmen <3
To Carmen
I remember eight but my father had a number
of wives so I may be wrong. Yes, Cat is
like a sister. See answer above for
favourite music. I can play the flute a
little but I wouldn’t claim any mastery.
I hope to home soon.
Hi, Pedro? How are you? How is the war
going in San Domingo? Do you think Frank and Cat would make a good couple?
Please answer that one! Thanks and stay safe! Tiffany
Dear Tiffany
I have answered most of your questions
already. I cannot think of them as a
married couple – both are far too young for that and at the moment I do not
think they would suit.
Dear Pedro,
how far do you hope to go with your violin
career and what are your feelings for jenny and do you think that any of your
family might still be alive and do you hope to see africa again Brianna
I am sure many of my family are still alive but we are scattered and I cannot torment myself by thinking I would be able to find them unless I had extraordinary luck
have you ever for like a sec had feelings
for cat that were not sisterly and mabey had feelings for you. Katrine
Dear Katrine
Hey Pedro
How are u in San Domingo at the moment? I
hope u r doing OK, as I 4 1 am definitely an anti racist. Just a few
questions...
1.What was your first impression of Cat?
2. When were u taken away from yourhome and
sold into slavery?
3.What has been ur FAVOURITE adventure?
4.Do u think there might be anything
romantic between tou and Jenny, if the war goes OK?
5. Do u have any ambition of finding your
real family?
6. Have you spoken to Cat at all since San
Domingo?
And finall, might it interest u 2 know
Cathas found her real brother! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ruby
Dear Ruby,
My first impression of Cat was of a little
red head much too big for her boots. I
don’t know the exact date of when I was taken – I was young but old enough to
have memories of my home so perhaps four or five. I enjoyed travelling with Signor Angelini – I
learned so much and I was not in danger for once. War does make all relationships more intense
but I think we are meant to be companions only.
See above for other answers. We
have only exchanged letters – and this is the first from me so this will all be
news for her.
Pedro when u was Mr hawkins slave. Would he
punish u over silly little things??? Like in the black of jamaica when Manny
got hit because Hawkins wanted Cat to bring his breakfast instead? Zara
Dear Zara
Mr Hawkins is a rotten hearted villain and
his punishments were evil so yes.
Dear Pedro,Do you like Jenny in any
romantic way? Also what was your first impression of Cat? Xxxxxxxxxxxxx Alice
Dear Alice
Please see above for answers.
Dear Pedro, What is your favorite color?
Food? Animal? Music? Play? Book? and instrument besides your violin of course?
Thankyou very much! Love you! Veronica. <3
Dear Veronica
I have answered some of these above but the
new ones: I like mango. I liked the
balloon play I was in the first time I was at Drury Lane - it was very
funny. I do not read very much as books
are very expensive but Cat introduced me to the Tales of the Arabian Nights –
this is now my favourite.
Hi Pedro! Have you ever thought of teaching
Cat how to play violin? Or do think she won't be very good at it? You are my
favorite character! Love, Loulu
Dear Loulu
I think she would test my patience to the
extreme – it may not be a good idea for the sake of our friendship!
Pedro how old are you and what were you
thinking when you saved cat the first time Sara
Dear Sara
I think I was about thirteen.
Dear Pedro,
Do you think that Cat and Frank would make
a good couple (romantically)? Also, have you been hurt at all while fighting
for the rights of slaves?
Thankyou, Stacey x
Dear Stacey
See above for first answer. I have not been hurt as my role is in the
camp and not on the attacks. I raise
morale here and entertain. It is less
dangerous than life as a slave.
Hey Pedro! Do you like cat as a sister?
What is your favorite animal? What do you think of JF? Do you believe in ghost?
How did you find out about you family? What is your favorite food? What is your
favorite fruit? Who taught you to play the violin? Do you now Billy is afraid
of ropes and snakes? I know, these questions are so random. Celine
Dear Celine
Cat is my spiritual sister if not blood
relation. See above. J-F is an intriguing rogue – I do not trust
him even if Cat does. Yes, I believe in
ghosts. I know very little about my
family – just hints and scraps. See above.
I was taught first on board a ship and then by a professional in the
West Country. Is he indeed – good!
Dear Pedro,
How is the rebellion going? It must be very difficult for you out there
in the thick of it. Are you making sure not to put yourself in more danger than
necessary, so that you may return back to Cat safely? Also how are things with
Jenny going ;) . One last thing, seeing how insightful you usually are, how do
you view Cat and Billy's odd relationship? Does he have a crush on her or
something? All that aside I hope you and Jenny are doing well and staying safe.
Sincerely,
Jenny
Dear Jenny
See my introductory words and recent reply
above. I think Billy has been obsessed
by Cat for years – an unhealthy form of love if you like. Even if she did reciprocate (which she does
not) it would not be good for either of them as one would end up killing the
other. Cat has too much sense though.
Hi, Pedro! How are you? What is your opinion
on Frank? Also, what are your opinions on Syd and Cat? Thanks! Hermione
Dear Hermione
Frank is a top class gentleman and friend –
I am very very proud to call him a friend, particularly considering that we are
worlds apart. Syd is a solid mate and Cat
unique and brilliant. They are the most
important people in my life (along with Jenny and my new friends here I should
add).
Dear Pedro
hope you are well
what do you think of syd and cat's hopes
for him a bridget who do you think cat is hard-headed about not finding love
Bri
Dear Bri
I imagine Cat is meddling again but it will
do no good. The human heart is not led
by cool calculation. Cat is however
sensible not to think to fall in love now – she is so young and experience
might still change her and her ambitions in new and unexpected directions.
do you,pedro,like anyone alot???
i think u r cool. Chip
Dear Chip
I like many people very much but no one is
that ‘special’ one if you are asking a question about romance. They are still out there for me to meet.
Dearest Pedro
What was your thoughts when Cat tried to
stop you from stealing the diamond?
Did you feel guilty for betraying her
trust?
Do you think that if you knew who Johnny
was back then do you think you would have sold him out? Anna
Dear Anna
I felt a twinge of guilt but I was mainly
angry. No, I don’t think I would have
stooped that low – I was hoping to make money from a cold rock, not another
warm human being.
hi cat! i love your books sooooooo
much(especially the parts about billy.) I have a question for pedro. how is the
fighting with toussaint going? will we see you in any more of cats books? lots
of love,, livi J
Dear Livi
See above for news. The revolution here is a work of years, not
months, I fear.
Dear Pedro, Do you remember your first name
from when you lived in Africa? How old were you when you were taken away from
Africa? and, How many sisters did you have? How many brothers? thanks Pedro.
Love, Banna.
Dear Banna
Please see above for what I remember. I think one of my names was Kwame – at least
I remember my older sisters calling me this.
Dear Pedro, When is your birthday? Thank
you, Haven.
Dear Haven
I do not know but I think I was born in the
rainy season.
Hello Pedro I hope you are well (and
safe!). You are my favourite person in Cats' books because i also play the
violin! (hard work isn't it?!)I have a few questions for you:
1) How long have you been playing the
violin?
2) Do you play anything else?
3) What is your favourite piece to play?
4)What is your favourite thing about Cat?
5) Do you think you will ever come back to
England?
Thanks:)
Helena x
Dear Helena
I have been playing for ten years now. See above for next two questions. I love how Cat really cares for her
friends. Yes!
Dear Pedro, When is you birthday? Dragomira
Dear Dragomira
See above.
This is a question for Pedro....
1. What are ur sisters name???
2.When is ur birthday???
From Zara
Dear Zara
I remember Efia and Kukua.
Dear Pedro
Thank you for answering questions! We have all
been dieing to talk with you about the Revalution (i think that is how yow you
spell it.) So i have a few questions for you, none that involve Cat's feelings.
Your welcome Cat. 1) Why did you decide to stay o. The island while Cat went
home? I doubt most people would gave stayed. 2) How did you feel when Syd let
you in his gang but not Cat? If I were Cat I would have been furious. 3) Why do
you think Hawkins wants you back so badly? 4) What do you think on the change
in behavior on The Boil's part? Do you think he is up to something? 5) Do uou
play any sports? 5) Do you have a hidden talent? 7) If you could play an
instrument besides violin what would it be? I play the oboe!!!
Sorry for all the questions. I really
appreciate it.
Stay safe Katie
Dear Katie
I stayed because my heart told me I could
do some good and it was a cause worth fighting for. I thought Syd was very sensible – Cat would
turn the gang upside down! I am a lost
fight for Hawkins and he doesn’t like to be beaten. Revenge now drives him. Billy is up to no good and his charm is only
skin deep. I enjoy kicking a ball around
with friends. If my talent is hidden, I
am yet to discover it. See above for
last answer.
Dear Pedro! I LOVE YOU!! and..um.. Whats your favorite color?? LOL
THANKS!!! Love, Sina :D
Dear Sina
Blue like a cloudless African sky.
Hi! This is for Pedro. Have you ever taught anyone how to play the
violin? Also, can you play any other
instruments? love, Brielle
Dear Brielle
No I’ve not taught anyone. I don’t think I
would be a good teacher. See above.
Dear Pedro,
if you couldn't be a violinist or an actor
is there any other field of work you'd be interested in trying? Mittens
Dear Mittens
I would like to be a composer.
Dear Pedro, are you in love with Jenny?
Angilina
Dear Angilina
I am fond of Jenny but we are not
conducting a romance if that is what you are asking.
Hey Pedro
I really admire your loyalty to your
friends. I soon might be leaving my school and want to keep in touch with some
friends but i'm wrorried I'm not up to the task and would find it challenging.
Sharron
Dear Sharron
Thinking about them keeps them alive in
your memory and will remind you to try to send word. As long as you are worrying about it, you are
unlikely to fail.
:D Hello Pedro!
How's Jenny? Do you like her? ARE YOU IN
LOVE WITH ANYONE?
:) hehehe... this isn't making any sense...
Sincerely, Sylvia :D
Dear Sylvia
No, I have no romantic attachments.
Pedro