The crew repacked and stowed the ammunitions and other weapons. The guns were once again tightly secured, powder and balls replenished and made ready for the next time they were needed. A light rain started, and was soon accompanied by a thin mist, which muted the usual sounds of activity aboard the Seeker. The vessel would soon arrive at Harbour Town, South Carolina. Everett and Orvis were both given a brief sea burial, during which Doreen had locked herself in Annette’s cabin, tormented by guilt.
SeekerKeelan’s heart filled with pity for her cousin. She’d talked with Doreen at length earlier, and as she suspected, her cousin had indeed recognized the sound of her voice while they were in the hold. Keelan told Doreen about Gampo and his desire for vengeance, and Doreen promised to keep h
