Then let us go, and fast. Aboli saw what he was doing and plunged headlong into the lagoon. Cornelius Schreuder sat so close to Katinka that his leg pressedagainst hers whenever he leaned close to speak to her. Through the dancing flames he saw Judith Nazet leap out ofthe entrance to the stern companionway.
Hal led the file of convicts up from the lower cells, and paused on thestone step below Althuda. He flexed it between his fingers, and rejoicedin its spring and temper. The horsesstood, heads hanging, and the men threw themselves down in any shadethey could find. Sukeena's lips barely movedas she gave Aboli the warning.
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