"Good work." He handed the glass back to Cal and walked over to a sailor. After a couple of words, the man ran up to the bridge. A moment later the boom of the ship's horn made Cal start and clutch the spyglass. She put it to her eye.

The crew on the boat were pointing to the ship, while the scientists stowed their gear. Prof. Orthin pointed at the flock; Dan looked but shook his head. The sailors were already rowing the boat quickly back toward the Peregrine. The other boats ...