But when he parted them to speak, his voice came cool and steady.
"Be easy, now.

One thing at a time.

Your back's taking no harm at all for the present, since I've covered it up.

I'm wanting to know what's happened to you.

D' ye think we can do without a navigator that ye go and provoke that beast Bishop until he all but kills you ?" Pitt sat up and groaned again.