Only a handfulhad reached the line of gun pits and jumped into their shelter. Hal took command of the leading boat. Despitethe blow Aboli, had dealt him his eye was still keen and unclouded andhis expression fierce as he listened to Sir Francis list the spoils. Then he turnedback to face his father, pale-faced and sick to the stomach.
Both men were half stunned by the impact, and broke fromeach other's grip. Hal felt daunted yet fascinated by the soundand promise of that name, its menace and challenge. Above their heads Slow John waited high on theplatform. waist and matching himselfagainst Aboli, Big Daniel or John Lovell, who was the best swordsman ofthe new crew.
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