![]() Somehow, even when things were at their worst with Correy, suicide had never seemed a possibility. Archer looked at the razor for a long moment. Then he sank down against the wall, wrapping his arms around himself. Don’t dawdle.”Īrcher kept his composure until the man had gone. “I wouldn’t give you the satisfaction.” Archer was amazed at how steady his voice was and pleased to see Adrian at a momentary loss.īut he had to have the last word. I’d have to send your friend back to clean up the mess.” “Please don’t think about cutting your throat, Mr. The shaving gear will be here shortly.” He left and swung the door shut, then looked in through the window. “In the finest naval tradition, I’m sure. Perhaps I should send my barber down to help you shave.”Īrcher closed his fingers into a fist and twisted it away. A good merchant knows many ways to turn a profit.” He caught one of Archer’s wrists and held it up, observing a slight tremor in his fingertips. That, by the way, is what will happen if for any reason we are unable to ransom you. ![]() I have naturally left instructions for your friend to be killed as well, but they may choose to have him ransomed or sold into slavery in North Africa. If you should happen to kill me, the crew has permission to do what they like with all of you. “Yes, I understand.”Īdrian smiled, apparently choosing not to acknowledge his minor rebellion. ![]() I will not call you “sir” unless you order it. “Yes-” His voice squeaked a bit he cleared his throat and met the icy stare. What kind of madman had they fallen in with? ![]()
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