Roger felt fresh concern He spoke directly to the baroness. "We'll need to fetch a doctor, or take her too one. Is there one on the way to your estate?" The baroness nodded. "Yes, Dr. Stevenson. He's a good man. He treated my late husband, before his death, and eased his pains considerably. We can stop the carriage on the way up to the estate. There is room for one more."

Roger nodded and helped stepped into the carriage and sat down, leaving space for the baroness. She stepped inside, and yelled up to the driver to take her home. Soon they were on their way through the streets of the busy port, dodging carts and men in the streets. It was a bumpy ride over the cobblestones and Roger feared it would cause Wolfbane fresh pain. He realized that he did not even know her first name, though it was impolite to ask.

"Captain, are you quite O.K.? How did this fresh injury occur?"