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With an expression of exhausted disbelief, Hal raised his left hand,which still held the dirk, and with the back of his fist wiped theblood from his chin. You try to escape yourpunishment. There are two ships, Hal told him. The manacles must stayon.

What orders, Captain? Every man looked at Hal. If thewar was over then, my commission from the Crown would have expired. Her head lay in a scarlet puddle, and her hair wassoaked red. He handed up thedocument.