Chapter 10:
Helena kept one eye to the sky, constantly on the lookout for the Russians demanding some arcane knowledge for Gertrude’s release. Much to Helena’s disappointment, they never came. The wagons did, however. They arrived just before sunset.
Captain Cox showed his concern about the Russians, as well. He had posted extra watches and armed every sailor to repel any attack. Helena was sure the Count would rather bargain for the information than fight, but she was glad the Captain was such a cautious man. Her respect for him grew daily, and she came to ignore his artificial limbs as he moved about the ship.
The wagon not only brought fresh food, but Dearborn carried a telegram explicitly addressed for Helena. She found herself afraid to open it. Had Sigmund escaped the inferno they
