The new Governor swallowed, thenused his forefinger to free a shred of lobster leg caught in his backteeth before he spoke. He started on themain deck and then, with his two boatswains, opened every hatch. There will be another time, he consoled himself. The Englishmen cheered, but their eyes were on Katinka, and Sir Francisobliged them by introducing her.
Schreuder glared. We commend thisyour servant, Henry Courtney, to your care. Now Schreuderturned to the guards and gave orders for water and food to be broughtto the prisoners, and sent a sergeant to find the chest of medicalsupplies in Sir Francis's shattered hut. I do, your excellency.
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