nted the platform, and as he tookthe oath placed one hand on the flashing yellow cairngorm in the hiltof his dagger. Sitting beside Aboli on the foredeck, Hal wolfed hot biscuit, fried indripping, and baked fresh fish. Aboli was laughingand singing one of his pagan war-chants in a voice that carried overthe din of the battle and inspired every man who heard it. He shook his head curtly.
Obediently Daniel lowered the whip, and waited as Sir Francisstrode to the ladder. He saw his father go across, moving with the speedand agility of a much younger man. Obediently Daniel lowered the whip, and waited as Sir Francisstrode to the ladder. Sir Francis's eyes clouded and he made as if to caress Hal's cheek.
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