The Pirate Woman by A E Dingle Chapter 19 Page 10

to this train. I shall await thee at the end, Stumpy, and together we shall see these dogs destroyed.”

She called Milo, gave him a command, and then took Pearse with her into the great chamber. Here she answered his questioning glance with a soft smile, and seated him in the great chair.

“Thy sword has done nobly, good John,” she said, laying her hand on his head. “The peril is over now. Rest. In a little while Milo will have that which will fill these hungry dogs to the gullet. Rest here. I’ll soon be with thee.” She leaned down, laid her lips lightly on his face, and whispered: “And be of good cheer; the end is in sight for thee and me.”

She left him sitting there, wrapped in his confused thoughts.