Chapter fiveFrom Tarankar the west coast of Loh bulged out to the west in a great arc of coastline until, just south of the equator, it curved in again and then was drawn in a subtle sweep up to the northern point of the continent, the land of mountains and valleys, called Erthyrdrin, from whence hailed Seg. Chem sprawled all across the equator. There was no dividend for us in flying due north. We had no wish to tangle with the Fish Faces and their flying ships again. We could take the westerly route over the sea or the easterly over the desert. In deciding to go via the eastern route I was guided by a strong desire not to fall into the water if the bronze boxes failed. We took many pots of water, just in case we came down in the desert. Then we flew.
Pouring on the power, ferociously imp
