At low tide, Sir Francis waded across from the mainland andmade his way down the footpath through the dense forest that coveredthe island to inspect the work. Simon let out an explosive guffaw, and punched Hal's shoulder. You see him through a father's eyes. You have no idea what is happening in there.
Though the ship still hurtled on wildly,she was coming back under control and Schreuder could feel her respondto the urging of her rudder. He drew himself to his full height, saluted her, thenturned and strode to the galleon's rail. Thefirst time he had set his eyes on Katinka van de Velde he had fallencompletely under her spell. He could see the weed-fouled bottom of the Gull drifting past him, andthe reflection of the flames from the burning ship dancing on thesurface ripple.
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