The Pirate And the Pagan (1990)
The Pirate And the Pagan
“She took off her pretty wide-brimmed hat, lest the wind steal it from her, and let it raise havoc with her black tresses: She almost reached up to snatch the black ribbon which clubbed back Ruark’s hair so severely, but then decided a lord should not abandon decorum as she was wont to do.
When she saw the large harbor that was Plymouth Sound, it took her breath away. There were more ships anchored here than had been in the Pool of London. Ruark’s knowing eyes scanned the vessels, taking a quick inventory. “Hello, what’s this?” he said almost to himself.
“What?” asked Summer.
“Yonder is one of my ships on loan to the East India Company. Looks like she’s limped into port.” A frown creased his brow as he scanned the double-masted cargo vessel which was bristling with guns.
The Golden Goddess rode at anchor between two royal vessels belonging to the King. Ruark gave orders for the bargeman to pull alongside his ship and he cupped his hands and shouted, “Ahoy there!”
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