Schreuder dragged himself across the deck, clinging to mast and shroudand backstay as each wave came aboard. e spurting from the nozzles of thecanvas hoses, aimed at the base of the flames, which were now spreadingover the Gull's stern. And Sir Francis sensedthat Colonel Schreuder might play the devil if he were kept captiveaboard the galleon for any length of time. Suddenly Sir Francis stepped out into a small clearing in the forestand stopped.
What do you think of these beauties, Stadige Jan? Will you be able toget them to sing a pretty tune for us? Hal sensed the repulsion and fascination this man held for those aroundhim. Grey was right in one respect. They were led facing the ship'scompany. With only the top of his head showing, he again studied the slopebelow him, then turned his full attention to Schreuder and his band ofgreen-jackets.
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