Chapter threeCleaning up the world of Kregen by disposing of one Kataki was all very well. It did not solve any of our pressing problems.
Our pursuers neither gained on us nor fell back. As the Shanks habitually built their flying ships to a single pattern this was not surprising. There had been two or three different designs on view lately; but if they differed in speed as well as layout it was not apparent yet. In addition we were all feeling hungry and thirsty.
Provisions and water from the fore parts of the vessel were broken out. There seemed little reason at this time to impose severe rationing and the cooks appointed themselves and we all ate and drank reasonably well. When the twin suns set, which would be in short order, our pursuers could still follow us, a burning torch scorch
