15/15 The far beacon appeared and disappeared, but its actuality might not be doubted. If Jarvo and Akko were to be trusted, there in the velvet distance lay Yaque, and Med, the King's City, and the light upon the very palace of its American sovereign. Amory lifted lazy lids and watched him with growing understanding and finally, upon a pretext of sleep, led the others below. And St.George, with a sense of joyful companionship in the little light, paced the deck until dawn.. |