Isabel trudged back to the pirate camp, dragging her feetand what was left of her hopethrough the mud. Morris and Hann marched behind her.

"I knew you weren't to be trusted, girl," Morris spat as he pushed past Isabel and stomped into the clearing.

Isabel's heart clenched. What would Captain Morris do to Hann now that she had openly disobeyed him?

"I didn't wish to defy you, Father, but the lady has done nothing to deserve the punishment you intend."

"That ...