“And I!” “And I!” rang many voices.
“Sir Captain, thy doubts are in reason. I should feel as thou. It is but a short sail. Further, the queen should hear of it from Atlanteans.”
There were cries of approbation.
“Sir Captain, I ask that thou wilt lead a few galleys back, bearing the nobles and elders who are with us Their word the queen will believe.”
Loud rang the cries of approbation.
“It is well. But what of the galley that went on to Cleit?”
“We saw it no more.”
“It was lost?”
“Without doubt.”
“We may come upon some who live?”