Roger nodded. He wondered if the baroness would be willing to help her. He did not know how far her gratitude would extend. He turned to her in question. Part of him wanted to accompany this captain on her voyages. He found that he liked her, and he liked her mission. There had not been much which engaged his curiosity or loyalty, since his wife's death, but now he felt alive again.

He turned toward the baroness, not knowing quite what to say, and hoping for the best. The baroness looked thoughtful, but did not speak immediately. Finally she said, "What sort of ship and crew would you need, to recapture your ship?"