Finally I said, ‘Took him that long to come around, huh?’ I felt light, and free as a bird. I stood, leaned over, and kissed her. I took her face ...n both hands, and said, ‘I would NEVER betray the woman I love.’ She bowed her head and wept. ‘I know,’ she said after a moment. ‘I just regret I didn’t have the faith in you to let you explain it to me.’ I sat while she composed herself. ‘Hungry?’ I asked after a few moments. She wiped her nose with a Kleenex and nodded. ‘Pancakes and eggs?’ I asked. The man spun and pointed the gun in her direction. She didn’t hesitate. BLAM! The shotgun went off, and the rifle flew out of his hand as his arm turned into a bloody mess. The man fell to the ground, screaming.“Click-clack” said the shotgun as she fed another shell. She turned the gun towards the other man.“All right, all right. Don’t shoot. And call off your dog,” said the survivor.“I can’t. I don’t speak wolf,” Meredith gave him a grim smile. “ ... Now you just sit on the ground and put your. That was amazing. She was huge!"We paddled past the island into Parks Bay. Abby and I took turns fishing. We had fairly good luck. We caught our quota of five fish in two hours time. We pulled into an empty campsite on a peninsula to break for lunch. The campsite more luxurious than what we were used to. It had a picnic table in the campsite. We sat at the table and ate our lunch.When we finished lunch I asked, "Abby, do you want to take advantage of the privacy we have here?"Abby smiled, but. "That's the Guard Captain," Sunshine whispered to me."Master Eogham is presently contemplating his failings. I am Kennard Curren O'Connell, Senior Master Sorcerer, and I have assumed temporary command of this castle, " I informed him and the others gathered at the tables."When will Master Eogham return?" the large man demanded still in an unhappy voice."That has yet to be determined. It will depend on several factors," I told him. "In the meantime, all of you are to carry out your duties as you.