GAME TURN NINE

James Callaghan was lying in his cot relaxing. He had not slept as he had noticed the increasing movement of the ship which told him the wind was getting up. He thought to himself that it was high time that William Burke, his sailing master, informed him of the fact. At that moment, there was a knock at the door, and in answer to his call, a green-faced Henry Becker entered. "Mr. Burke's compliments, sir", he said, "but the wind's getting up, and he'd like to take in some sail." "Very well," said James, "He has my permission. Tell him I'll be up in a minute." " Oh, Mr Becker, " he added in a kindly tone, "You're in good company. Even Lord Nelson was frequently seasick. So you're in good company, my lad!" "Aye, aye, Sir," replied the embarrassed midshipman as he scuttled through the door. When James arrived on deck shortly after, the work of taking in the sails was well in hand. "I'm taking in the t'gallants and mains, Sir", shouted the sailing master, having difficulty in making himself heard above the rising wind. "Very good, Mr. Burke, replied James, eyeing the stormy sky. "I'd like to reef the tops'ls as well please." Aye , aye, sir " said the sailing master, turning to give the necessary order. "And Mr. Hanes, "shouted James, "A signal to Janna...”

THE STORY CONTINUES AS LEFTENANT WALLACE REPORTS TO CAPTAIN WEST, Watcher 32, AND RELATES SOME DISTURBING NEWS>>>