Chapter 20
Gothenburg and WarSince their departure from Stockholm, the weather had been by turns stormy or frustratingly calm. It was also bitterly cold. He was warmed somewhat by his remembrance of Miss Silke and the conversations they had enjoyed sitting close to a cheerful fire in the grate in the Freiherr’s home, but even so, he stamped his feet to get the feeling back into them.
“At least these calms have given us the opportunity to try the sweeps, sir.”
“True enough, but at this rate it will be December before we have passed through the Belt.” Petroc waved his arms to restore the circulation. “I noted some ice along the shore of the island we passed this morning. I suspect it will be a cold winter once it sets in properly.”
“I agree, sir.” Ben studied the nearest ship through his
