... Aloda will arrive in the vicinity of Grand Cayman after dark. The bulk of the island a looming blur in the night. There are no harbor lights and only a...
... of the island a looming blur in the night. There are no harbor lights and only a handful of lights or fires are visible from the sea. Not knowing the...
Leaning on the railing, Cygni looked out at the sparkling white sands that melded into the deep, crystal turquoise water of the bay and smiled. She had been...
Looking down into the water she watched as some rays passed beneath them, then glanced over to Gaspard, who was near by. "Ye ever seen a green turtle?" she...
... The waters around Grand Cayman are exceptionally clear, even by Caribbean standards (GM's note: This is because there are no rivers or streams flowing...
... Caribbean standards (GM's note: This is because there are no rivers or streams flowing from the island and carrying sediment into the coastal waters.)...
... only ... This was Abraham's first visit to Grand Cayman, and he found himself enjoying the beauty of the waters, if only for a moment. However, he finds...
... "Maybe once we set dock we c'n go divin', see if we c'n catch us one'er two." Cygni glanced over at him and grinned. "Make up a fire on th' beach an'...
... One of the white men, the oldest and best dressed of the group, raises a hand and waves, "Welcome to Bodden Town, Alida! Come ashore!" There is a brief...
"Indeed! My grandfather made turtle soup sometimes. Very tasty," Gaspard recalled those times. ... "Maybe once we set dock we c'n go divin', see if we c'n...
... a hand and waves, "Welcome to Bodden Town, Alida! Come ashore!" ... to the group of watching slaves. A young boy hurries to the speaker, listens to some...
... "We have sent a message to Rausch, he has been expecting a ship from your company these last few months." Bodden replies. With a sweeping gesture he...
... your company these last few months." Bodden replies. With a sweeping gesture he waves towards the town, "Please, Captain, come ashore with your crew. We do...
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... "Aye, but there'd be some time." Besides, they'd be doing a favor for the ship, providing fresh meat. ... "I suppose we'll be introduced if they think...
... in ... Vanderberg ... in ... Moving about the ship's deck, Abraham checks to see that everything is going smoothly as the ship docks in the harbor. When...
... As Vanderberg and the others disembark from Alida, Bodden completes the introductions. Gesturing to his right he indicates the next oldest of the men, a...
"Oh...and yes, I can swim....some," Gaspard huffed. "I suppose we'll be introduced if they think we're worthy." Cygni shrugged. "I dinna much care for high...
... the introductions. ... portly gentleman wearing a slightly out of date frock coat. "Permit me to introduce Mr Jacob Willoby." ... "Welcome." ... is Mr...
... the introductions. ... portly gentleman wearing a slightly out of date frock coat. "Permit me to introduce Mr Jacob Willoby." ... "Welcome." ... is Mr...
... Grinning, Cygni nudged his arm. "One way t' find out," she murmured. "Let's go stand near th' Cap'n, look like we should be there." It was amazing how...
Grinning, Cygni nudged his arm. "One way t' find out," she murmured. "Let's go stand near th' Cap'n, look like we should be there." It was amazing how many...
... Old man Bodden seems unconcerned about Abraham. His grandson's eyes widen slightly when the black man is introduced as the Alida's first mate, but that is...
... Captain Vanderberg and the newcomers are going through the routine of formal introductions. The attention of the four islanders is largely focused on the...
... Abraham nods to each man in the group, including Isaac. ... Abraham also murmurs his thanks. ... widen slightly when the black man is introduced as the...
Smiling, Cygni walked with Gaspard, holding her head high. While she was wearing trews and a loose shirt, and was barefoot, her hair was pulled back in a...
... surprised, ... Vanderberg puts the bosun's mate in charge of the shore party, although he is not too concerned about the men, who are fresh from a wild...
... Cygni can hear the eldest of the four islanders promising to send a boy around sunset, to guide the party to his estate. After which he will take his...
... Old Bodden promises to send a boy around sunset, to guide Vanderberg and party to his estate. After which he will take his leave. As the old man and his...