>TM 4 >LS 2 >PS ON >PL60 >SM6 >CP ON >FO OFF >------L-----------------------!---------------------------R δ239δ When you and the Captain return to the main deck of Š the ιSeaspriteι, Ghol-Tabras is little more than a tiny Š speck shimmering on the far horizon. Your daring leap Š from the harbour bridge is still the talk of the crew Š and they are eager to shake your hand when Radyard Š proudly shows you around his ship. The Siyenese are a friendly crew with a keen sense of humour that they Š readily share. You enjoy being in their company and Š the next three days at sea pass effortlessly. On the Š evening of the fourth day, Radyard drops anchor off Š the coast at a place called 'Kastrow's Door'. It is a Š narrow strait that runs between the jungle mainland Š and the isle of Kobra. The night is calm and clear, Š and the stirrings of a warm southerly breeze promises Š fine sailing for the following day. Yet despite these Š good omens you awaken next morning feeling ill at Š ease. As you are leaving your cabin to go on deck, Š suddenly you hear the lookout in the crow's nest Š shout a warning that chills your blood: "Man o'war Š off the starboard bow!" Turn to β16β