Ezekiel came to the cabin to inform Thor they were closing on the Dutch ship. After the quartermaster left, Thor took Seth into his arms. Neither man had words to express what they were feeling. Even Thor’s attempts to reassure Seth of his love caught in his throat. Thor merely kissed Seth on the top of his head, then went up on deck.
Thor looked at the sky, grey with clouds. The sea matched the sky’s somber tone as well as his mood. He sighed. He would explain to Ezekiel, Edgar, and Iakob what was happening, how this capture was different from all others. They would entrust Seth to the care of the Dutch captain along with Brabrent’s wares. The crew of The Dragon would not take anything from the Dutch vessel and would let them go safely on their way. Ezekiel was to explain this to the res
