The seaman came to his knees gasping and spitting sand. Aboli showed him his empty hands, holding up his pale palms beforeSchreuder's eyes. How many of my lads are dead? he wondered. It would be best if you spoke to the new men as soon as you can,Gundwane, Aboli said, behind him.
Now the pirates clamoured about Hal like jackals around a lion. Since the cargo of timber had been lifted out of the main hold, thespare mast could be raised to the deck. Hal flinched as a ball passed his ear so closelythat the wind of it flipped a curl of his hair into his eyes. In a natural, possessive manner, Hal placed his arm around hershoulders.
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