Kent staggered, nearly dropping Isabel, before marching across the deck and down the companionway.

"Put me down at once!" Isabel pounded his back. Then her voice softened. "Please, I beg you."

"Ah, now you beg me, but 'tis too late. You need to be taught who is master aboard this ship."

He kicked open the door to her cabin and swung inside.

Isabel began to sob, then fell silent. She ceased struggling.

Kent laid her limp body gently on the bed and ...