CHAPTER SIXSoon they could see the lights of Cherbourg and an hour later they were gliding into port.
Leaning over the rail eagerly watching the sailors at work, Harriet gave a huge yawn and was immediately horrified at herself.
“I am so sorry!” she apologised.
“We were up very early this morning,” Martina reminded her. “I am quite sleepy myself. But I simply must have a glimpse of Cherbourg first.”
She walked to the rail but almost at once she too was yawning.
“Go to bed, both of you,” Hugh commanded. “We will spend the night here and tomorrow we can explore Cherbourg for three hours. My chef says it will take him at least that time to buy all he needs in the market. I suggest we all retire.”
Later, safe in her cabin, Harriet knelt down to say her prayers, thanking God for saving he
