9/15 'Didn't know we had ladies on board. I'll do the same for you another time.' He watched the yellow bunting as it was eased past the cross-trees and handed down on deck. 'You'll float no more on this ship,' he observed. 'Muster the people aft, Mr Hay,' he added, speaking unnecessarily loud, 'I've a word to say to them.' It was with a singular sensation that Herrick prepared for the first time to address a crew. He thanked his stars indeed, that they were natives. |