They have been circling over our heads in the air,
But now that they have taken to the road
We have to follow, for they are our pilots;
And though they’re but the colour of grey ash,
They’re crying out, could you but hear their words,
‘There is a country at the end of the world
Where no child’s born but to outlive the moon.’
[The SAILORS come in with AIBRIC. They are in great excitement.
FIRST SAILOR.
The hold is full of treasure.