[Barbossa had yet to find out himself, actually, but he was going to refrain from shooting the poor monkey in order to test the theory as he did with one of his crewmen before.

A somewhat snake-like hiss came from Jack before Barbossa could even reply himself, an amused expression on his face.]

Ye'll have to forgive the poor fellow, but he only just arrived in 'ere. Ye can surely cut him some slack this once, hmm? [He leaned back a little on the chair he was sitting on and glanced Jack's way.]