⛵ ⛵ ⛵ ⛵...(Tour of "High Island")...Continued...
[Last time...]
The Captain turned towards Galligan, “Gally, by tha' moorns night, we’ll be jist north o' th' Seneca village. Ahh wants a dooble watch sit oan th' main deck froms noo until 'en.”
“Aye Sairrr. So you aim to engage them?” Galligan asked with a concerned look.
“Engage them? Nae, employ them!”
(See: @joshuaslane/silver-adventures-captain-joshua-slane-30de25-stranger-than-fiction )
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[On the Silverton, forecastle deck…]
“Up we go!” Seaman Gifu yelled out as the wind filled the forward jib sail and carried her off the deck by the running line!
Boy Hivebuzz dashed over and grabbed her by the waist, pulling her back to the deck, while Seaman Helios-voter helped tie-off the line. From the main deck, Commander Galligan smiled as he watched, bringing back fond memories of his more light-hearted years in the service...
“Sairrr…” Cockpit Mate Lupega said as he came up next to him, “Isn’t it great that the Keptin is already giving orders, that indicates he's much better!”
“Aye, and a relief for me too!” Galligan replied as he crossed his arms and watched the sail work progress.
“I suppose the Seneca tribe will retreat upon seeing the powerful frigate?”
“There’s no telling what the Seneca will do mate, we’re in tight waters.”
“Well, the Keptin seems to have something in mind, we'll see how this unfolds.”
Suddenly there was a cheer from the rear of the main deck and as they turned around, they saw the appearance of the lone stranger which had come aboard a few days back. As always his expression was muted and his demeanor awkward, as if not having his hands tied was a freedom that he had to get used to.
“Brin' heem up haur!” The Captain called down from the bridge and Commander Kerrislravenhill led the man up the bridge stairs. As only officers were allowed on the bridge, this attracted the eyes of many sailors, wondering what could be happening...
As the man stood in front of the Captain he appeared nervous and at a loss for words…
“Your name is Omar?” The Captain asked quietly, extending a hand in welcome as the man nodded, “I’m Captain Joshua Slane, Royal Scottish Navy and commander of this ship.”
The man said nothing but only nodded once again…
“I understand you were held captive by the Seneca for over a year?”
“Yes….”
“Do you remember where your home is Lad?”
At this, the man glanced over the starboard rail at the passing forest on the far bank of the river. Then he held out an arm and pointed north, towards shore...
“You are local then?” The Captain pressed.
“Yes…”
Just then another short cheer went up from the main deck as the young woman Leyla was led towards the bridge stairs by Seaman Silversaver888 who stopped just short of the steps and motioned for her to ascend. Leyla shyly climbed the short staircase and stood no more than ten feet behind the Captain and Omar.
With a slight smile the Captain motioned her over and said to the man,
“Do you know this woman?”
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📝 Note: "If th' Toor o' High Islain' has caught yer intrest, all o' me stoatin' adventures kin be foond by searchin':
Silver Adventures of Captain Joshua Slane
Oan yer 'Hife Search tool' an' sae forth." 😉 -Keptin
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References: - Pictures from: www.freeimages.com, www.pexels.com, pixabay.com, Hive.blog, Wikipedia an’ www.google.com/maps. Data also loosely interpretted froms: historica.fandom.com, Wikipedia, an' sometimes finely crafted reit from th' author's extensiff personal experience an' such.
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"Confused? Ascared? Seasick? Need tae gab with th' Keptin?- Skelp th' 'Reply' button muckers!" - Keptin
📝 "Remember maties, bein' crew oan th' mighty Frigate Silverton ⛵ is a sure cure fur loneliness! We sail together...ur nae at aw!" 🙌🏼🤝👲🏼🥷🏼👩🏼🍳👨🏼🔧👨🏼💼🧑🏼🎨🧕🏼🤵🏼♂️🤵🏼♂️🦹🏼💁🏼🙋🏼♀️👩🏼🍳🤴🏼👮🏼♂️💂🏼♂️🕵🏼👨🏼⚕️ 😉 -Keptin
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