“What we have to look out for now is the British Fleet.”
“You are – sure they are – somewhere in the Mediterranean?”
“It is not only what I have heard but what I feel in my bones,” Axel replied. “If it is true that the French and Spanish ships have sailed for the West Indies, Nelson will follow them.”
Unfortunately the weather, which had seemed fair when they left port, worsened.
There were blustery winds and sharp squalls and Vernita was thankful that, although it was extremely uncomfortable and the constant changes of tack wearying. she did not feel seasick.
Axel, however, insisted that she should lie down in the cabin for fear that she might be thrown about and hurt.
She was glad to obey him and while he went on deck watching for the British ships, she slept or awoke to pray a pra
