As Mary and Margiana reach the mid-point between the ships, Mary's crew launch into their prepared rescue plan. "Red" - who had been lurking unnoticed on top of the cabin, swings out on a rope and grabs a startled Margiana, hauling her to safety. Mary sees what happening and runs to the end of the plank. With both of them safely on board, Cutless Kate gives the order for the rest of the crew, hidden in the rigging, to release the sails and the ship catches the breeze and lurches forwards. Caroline and her crew are taken by suprise and can only get in a couple of hurried shots before Mary's ship is clear of them and picking up speed on the fresh winds away from them. Mary has defeated Caroline - for now. They now must embark on the long journey to return Margiana home. ** To Be Continued ** This is a companion piece to my previous posting and takes place only a few seconds later. If you haven't already seen it, please take a look (and maybe catch up on the whole story if you are new to it!). Many thanks for looking, and thanks for all the recent feedback, I really value it. Have a great weekend! Phil