A Series of Books for the Queen of the Sea

Jim, he found somewhat improved in attitude, even though his nose was stuffier than it had been the previous day, but he was otherwise doing well physically. The walk the previous day had, he declared, done him some good. He looked forward to taking a walk with Ron again later today.

George was, if anything, more morose than the previous day. Somehow, he already knew of Lord Richard's death, and he was keeping track, having increased his load of guilt by one more death. James was again unsuccessful at dissuading him from that guilt, though he was somewhat heartened to have George ask him about where the ship had hit the reef, if they could see it from here. They could, and James pointed to the approximate location, receiving only a muttered "thanks" in reply.