Thelongboat headed up the lagoon towards the stream of fresh water thatflowed into its upper end. Suddenlyshe rocked back on her heels and gave another instruction, in responseto which Katinka stood up and the soapy water cascaded down her body. Propped on one elbow, Halwatched her. After a moment Peter Law said, He's right, you know.
As the tide pushed inthrough the heads the crew, under the direction of Ned Tyler and Hal,began warping it in towards the beach. Take them away,Sergeant! As they were led from the hall Aboli looked across at Sir Francis andHal. She looked alarmedas he rushed back to her, picked her up in his arms, tossed her high inthe air and caught her as she came down, skirts fluttering aroundher. There were four carrying handles.
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