He felt dazed and lightheaded,unable to concentrate on anything but the greater treasure he hadcaptured with his own sword, and which now sat demurely behind hisfather, attended by her maid. He dared not risk a visit to those fever ports. With hated breath he waited for terrible retribution to fall around hishead, but the minutes slid by, and at last he could breathe again. He rose slowly to his feet.
There was a poignancy in his father's tone, and Hal looked at him. Yes! Hal clapped him on the shoulder. It is customary for the ship to retain half of the prize, Haldemurred. Later, I may breed him with Sukeena, Katinka.
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