This all the more as the chances for engagements were higher in the smaller ships he could hope to command early in his captaincy.That evening whilst ...laying three rubbers of Whist with his usual group, he addressed Lt. Greves, Maynard's aide-de-camp, whether there was a chance for a more purposeful sword practice. Greves nodded to that pointing out that Mr. Clarence Butterworth who lived two miles to the north in a small estate was an avid practitioner of that martial art and always eager to. Jews don’t pray to Jesus, I tell them, because they don’t believe he was Devine. They quote their reverend and Jill, stuff about Jesus dying for the sins of the world, about him being the way to salvation, the Savior. I shake my head, then tell them that Jews atone for their sins on Yom Kippur, and that very devout Jews still wait for the messiah that Christians insist already came and went and will one day return. The discussion gets more intense during the holiday season. It’s a family. ???Packs were heaped beside the entrance.?Much relieved they entered the hut. Inside, bare-breasted young women inbrief lappets handed them gourds holding fresh, cold water.? Never had simple water tasted sorefreshing.? Others proffered wickertrays with smoked meat.? The meat waschewy but delicious too. ??????????? Withoutfanfare, an older woman emerged from an inner chamber of the hut. Her name wasAratti, the head-woman of the village, and with her was none other than thelong lost Professor. Unit Leader hasher in her power. "Now let's toast to your new life, Guardette 105!!!",Unit Leader says with a devilish laughter.John who still isn't used to be called Guardette 105, sighs and does asordered."Very good! In time, you won't have to think about replying. It will comeout automatically," Unit Leader says.Guardette 105 is about to speak when she suddenly feels faint. She closesher eyes and almost drops the glass. "This is the best part," says UnitLeader. Guardette 105 opens her eyes..