”“Good idea. We could also leave our shovel, hatchet and maybe a couple of other things that we won’t need while going back to the castle. That ...ould help some too.”For the next ten minutes or so, Dessie, using the binoculars, continued intermittently to look at the waterfalls, obviously wanting to be there. Phillip reached to hug her as she said, “It’s so beautiful. I think we’ve found the perfect spot to stay out here in nature for a few days. Do you suppose we could get there this. Mom and I had always thought him a little seedy but he stayed regularly, kept himself to himself, his room tidy and paid on time, so we figured whatever he did in his spare time was his concern.Mom and I were quietly talking about the events of the last few days and, I guess, trying to make sure that each of us was happy with the way things were going. Mom said that she was concerned at how easily she found it to submit herself to Peters will, but at the same time loved being dominated by him. They would be followed by the wagon train hauling back the ballistae, the onagers, the provision wagons, and any wounded that hadn't been sent back to the city for care. Behind them would follow the prisoners and their guard.Of course we rode ahead. Lord Omar decided that he would spend the night at a villa near the outskirts of the city and he invited me and my mates to join him. Willingly I accepted knowing that the march back would take all day and that the returning men would end up camping. He tilted the outboard up as I began undressing. I wore only a T,cargo shorts and flips. Saying I didn't want my shorts wet I stripped nude and thats when I saw him. Maybe 75 yds away was an old black man on the bank fishing. He watched as standing on the swim platform, I removed my shorts. I showed off my rear to Tim, my best asset, and jumped in. There was line around the prop, took time but I finally got it free. I climbed the ladder back in, going slow as the old guy had the perfect view..