Pb03  +  693831 Fri, 03 Apr 09 05:32 AM Hi everyone, In the following passage, what is the best interpretation for the sentence marked in red? With the comma(,) before "and", I am confused about the meaning. Does that mean "It is said that pirate groups cooperate well with each other, and it is said that there has been little conflict among them." or "It is said that pirate groups cooperate well with each other. And there has been little conflict among them." hoping to hear your opinions pb -- Unlike the 17th century Barbary pirates of North Africa’s coast, who often tortured and enslaved their hostages, Somali pirates reportedly treat their captive crews fairly well. Who, then, are these seafaring bandits? Many of them are former commercial fishermen who have an expert knowledge of the area’s waters. It is said that pirate groups cooperate well with each other, and there has been little conflict among them. Pb03 Joined on Tue, Apr 3 2007 Full Member 258 Commas, Punctuation, Sentences, Colours

	Mister Micawber  +  693838 Fri, 03 Apr 09 06:17 AM . The intention is surely that both points are 'said'.  The comma is in error. . Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,788 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'