A Series of Books for the Queen of the Sea

The two young men finished their breakfast in silence, as did the other passengers who appeared while they were still on deck. After a look around assured them there was nothing but water to be seen in any direction other than looking back to the volcanic mountains they had left the evening before, they went back to their stateroom to settle in for some more sleep.

That sentiment seemed to be the majority vote among the passengers. Though only four passengers missed breakfast completely, they all seemed to feel that it was much too early to be up, especially if it was only to watch water go by. The morning passed sedately, some staying in their staterooms, stirring only when lunch was announced, others gradually reappearing, with books, to read on the main deck.