Chapter 11: Old Man of the SeaGordon, Aline, and Ellice were accompanied by a dozen guards. The crew of Harlow's watership Swiftfoot had been loading their belongings for the long trip to the Outlands. Gordon stood at the interconnected series of wooden walkways that made up the King's docks. It was a deep harbor that made it possible for tall sailing ships to come into their kingdom. He marveled at the forest of tall masts and sails.
“You like it here, don't you?” asked Aline.
Gordon smiled, “Yes. I come down here sometimes and just watch the ships coming and going. Mostly, I think of how much has happened since the day I was chosen king.”
“I know. I've seen you here,” said Aline, “I don't think of the past much.”
“Not even about your mother?” Gordon ventured.
“Of course I think of h
