Chapter SixThere was very little wind and anyway Deakin did not press The Invincible during the night.
This was not only in consideration for his Captain’s comfort but also because he had not told Conrad how much damage had actually been done by the privateers to the lower deck of The Invincible.
Damage to the lower decks of a ship was always dangerous because when she changed course or the sea was rough it was easy to ship water.
They therefore sailed slowly through the smooth sea and in the morning Delora learned that they would dock at about noon.
She went to see Conrad as soon as Abigail had finished dressing his wounds and found him sitting up in bed while Barnet had already arranged what clothes he would wear on a chair.
She looked at them doubtfully and said,
“Are you wise to
