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Captain Kidd's downfall began as he pursued a proper course of legality but ultimately encountered treachery and challenges that led to tragic outcomes. Notably, his incident of killing a crew member during a conflict marked a significant turning point in his career. Instead of returning triumphant with bounty, he became more deeply embroiled in the very piracy he was meant to thwart. Irony turned to tragedy as he commandeered a ship that he later discovered was not only English but also an unfortunate miscalculation in his quest for fortune.