Matthew Hague
- "Life is not a battle, for battles are there to be won or lost. Life is to be experienced."
- ―Matthew Hague, 1711.[src]
Matthew Hague (c. 1693 – unknown) was the son of Sir Aubrey Hague. Matthew was an unsuccessful suitor to Caroline Scott. By 1711, he owned a schooner named for her, the Caroline.
Biography
As the son of Bristol's biggest landowner, the Templar Sir Aubrey Hague, Matthew lived a rich lifestyle in his youth and often had his philosophical thoughts written down by a draughtsman. He was also accompanied by a minder named Wilson, which earned him a lot of attention. Caroline Scott's father, Emmett, betrothed his daughter to Matthew for business matters and dealings. Matthew and Wilson were most keen on Caroline and often followed her in her trips.
Sometime in 1711, Edward Kenway's accomplice, Albert, stole Caroline's purse instead of giving her a bouquet of flowers as Kenway bribed him for and ended up under Wilson and Matthew's fists. Edward then saved Albert and fought Wilson and the newly arrived Tom Cobleigh instead.
Personality and characteristics
Matthew was an arrogant and egotistical individual who often thought himself as much more than he really was. He tried to imitate his father's shrewd air of a business man but evidently failed.