He dropped his sword and fell to his knees. I did notwant this to happen yet. Hal swung themallet, and with a resounding crack the first wedge flew across thedeck. He gave it no heed and strainedhis eyes out into the darkness.
The Buzzardwatched him go down to the beach and step into his longboat. Schreuder felt more confidence in them now than at any time since theyhad embarked in Table Bay. Then a slow smile spread over his wide,dark face. He knew that he could never drive the Lady Edwinaback against the wind with this set of sail: they were flying away fromwhere his father and Aboli were fighting for their lives.
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