Captain Cully ordered the Peregrine to slow, then came down to the deck to consult with Sir Shillingsworth. Cal drew them as she listened.

"We can't sail through this stuff; it'll tangle the screw in no time. Won't be stuck out here."

"I have every intention of reporting back to Lord Carroway. This is your ship, Captain Cully. We'll turn north or south from here."

"We turn north then, sail against the current and cover more of the mat."

"North it ...