He vaultedover it and, keeping well clear of the road, guided himself by touchalong the outside of the wall, towards the settlement. The good Lord alone knows when we will be at warwith England again, but it may be soon. Beyond the town on the open ground below the bleak hills the victoriousarmy of Emperor Iyasu was encamped. Ifhe misjudged it, he would dismast her, but if he succeeded in bringingher round, stern first to the wind, he would save several crucialminutes in getting back to the embattled galleon.
Some of theseamen had found pieces of sacking or canvas with which to wrap theirbare feet or cover their heads, but even these rags were still wet fromthe previous day. By this time it was late afternoon, and Hal allowed them to rest thereuntil nightfall. The sound of feminine laughter ceased and there was a quick movementoutside the hut. Come! Please, I beg you for the chance tohave a look at your cowardly entrails.
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