Once these guns were sited, thegalleon would have the firepower of a ship of the line and would beable to attack any Company galleon on better than equal terms. The lamp still burned in her hut. Her movements were unhurried and calm. The hull of the Resolution had been cleaned of weed and, barnacles, andas the crew paid off AT her hoving lines she righted herself slowlyagainst the press of the incoming tide.
Hal went smoothly back on guard, and glanced quickly around for hisnext opponent, but the charge of seamen had almost wiped out the fileof musketeers. The good Lord knows there might not be another chance. You have to be brave, for you are born an Emperor,and I know for certain that an Emperor never cries. Few had the strength or interest to rail at this dread news, but theyreached up for the pewter water mug with frantic hands.
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