This lad can confirm that.”The young man spoke up confidently, “True, Chief. They came to us and asked permission to rest their women while they s...ught out the High Chief; the man who was reputed to be a great shaman and a great chief. I of course brought them here, High Chief.”The warrior corrected himself.“I apologise, High Chief, for calling you Chief. I had not heard of this title of High Chief before now.”John waved it away as of no consequence.“Not to worry. Now, what has brought you such. “Have you read Flinders?”“No, sir.”“You know who he was.”“Certainly, sir.”“Well, in 1798, Lieutenant Matthew Flinders was given command of the Norfolk with orders ‘to sail beyond Furneaux Islands and, should a strait be found, pass through it, and return by the south end of Van Diemen’s Land.’ That’s now Tasmania. So you’ve got us following Flinders.”“Is that good or bad, sir?”“It’s good. You’re a bit young to have read Flinders’ volumes. But you’ve done a fine job. And let me answer your. On the way back to the camp, conversation struck up once again."So," Rick asked, "What are your... styles of fighting?" Well, I am an engineer. I was kicked out of the guild 'cos I concentrated too hard on new ways to blow things up." Answered Al." He used to be a warrior priest, but he got too zealous, and the rest of 'em believed he was corrupted. Don't worry, he's good. He still knows the liturgies, in fact, so if your blade bursts in to flame, don't worry about it." Now I looked, I could. One was an elderly man and the other two were a stunningly beautiful young woman holding the arm of a plumb middle age woman. As soon as Elizabeth saw the young woman she knew that she was Anna. Even though she had not seen her for a very long time she was struck by her resemblance to her mother who had been Elizabeth's sister.While Anna's luggage was being unloaded, her nurse explained to Elizabeth what she was to expect from Anna. She could eat by herself once the spoon was placed in her.