Chimmy's the first one on the wooden planks, raised over Harper's head till his forepaws find purchase. The wasserhound turns several black and white circles...
- Chimmy's the first one on the wooden planks, ... The numbers, sizes and external marks all seem to match the list that Harper has. It will require ...
... "Ah Captain! Has the good Doctor made it aboard with his butterflies and leaves?" Broogan asks cheerfully as he gains his footing and adjusts his coat....
... "The Doktor is aboard and settling himself. He has quite a bit of luggage. We are loading supplies now. We'll be ready to sail at first tide tomorrow...
"Get on with it," O'Casek tells the porters grumpily. He rolls a couple of the barrels closer to their reach and then moves a number of crates as well....
... "We ken our business." The largest of the workers replies with a growl. "Iffen ye move on bout yer own business we'll get it done." There is a murmur of ...
... "Please!" Broogan will follow Vanderberg to his cabin. "Yes, Herr Doktor is quite an, enthusiast. I hope his spirits are not dampened by the realities...
... Vanderberg offers Broogan a chair. He indicates where Grayson should stand. "McDonald and his crew will are expected sometime after midnight. With good...
... Broogan shrugs, "Ships put to sea with whatever tide is convenient. It will not be that remarkable. Just have a care with the reefs and cays in the...
... Vanderberg seems satisfied with this,, having noted the reefs. "Good." ... Vanderberg will make smalltalk until the Doktor arrives unless Broogan has...
... It is not long before there is a tap at the door and Yuskavich pokes his head in. "Kaptain?" He asks. "Ah! There we are!" He enters and gives a slight...
... Vanderberg pours tea for the Doktor. "I'm sure I will. There will be much to discuss and more to learn. I do hope you brought enough paper and ink."...
... Yuskavich laughs, "Not to worry! I am well supplied. For whence do we sail, Kapitan? What island paradise and exotic port are we bound for, eh?" Broogan...
... "Very good then!" The Russian laughs, "I shall look forward in anticipation of our arrival. Perhaps I shall make a game of it, yes? Guessing our ...
Bosun Harper proved successful in rounding up Alida's wayward crew members. He pulled them from taverns and bordellos and gutters. Assembling the partially ...
... "Good. We've been expecting them. Have a couple lads stand by, just in case. No lights." Vanderberg checks his pistols, and will greet the longboat as it...
... Harper nods and moves to hand out a couple muskets to several of the more reliable, and sober, sailors. The longboat draws near and then a voice calls,...
... "What, are you kidding?" Vanderberg looks baffled at Harper. "This is Captain Vanderberg," He also pitches his voice low "Welcome to Alida. Come aboard,...
... When the longboat comes along side lines are thrown up to Alida's crew to make the boat fast. A rope ladder is dropped to the boat and McDonald, crutches...
... Vanderberg nods and repeats each name as its given. "Welcome to Alida, men. I won't give ye any sweetling words about how fair and kind I am. Ye'll soon...
... "Aye Cap'n, with the tide indeed." McDonald grins "The lads know their place an'll keep quiet right enough. I'll be appy ta speak to the crew, Cap'n, you ...
... OCC: lol! Vanderberg blinks and represses a sigh. "Thank you, bosun. They'll be handy if we meet any Spaniards. We'll be sailing on the tide, see to it."...
... Vanderberg says "Both. He has some notion of going swimming himself with barrels of air. I think he'll drown himself." The Captain shakes his head, "He's a...
... "Aye.." McDonald hesitates a moment then says, "Unnerstan cap'n, no disrespect intended. But there be an ocean a difference atwixt a merchant ship like ...
... "Very good sir." McDonald touches his forelock "Ah'll go below and square away me gear, Cap'n. Errr, one other thing, Cap'n" He nods to the now empty...
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