You approach the pirate captain and offer a selection of your finest pastries in exchange for safe passage. The captain eyes the delectable treats with interest, then breaks into a grin.

“Har har, ye drive a hard bargain, adventurer! Very well, we accept yer offer. Help yerselves to some pies for the road, and be on yer way!”

With a friendly wave, the pirates allow you and Colonel Clucks to pass through their territory, your pack now filled with both pastries and pies.

Proceed to Chapter 5: The Room of Ridiculous Riddles