Endless time to go to Portugal.
Despite Irene's persuasion, the carrack 'The Spring', under the command of the young but self-confident captain Iglesias, after a short voyage, rounded the Big Island and arrived at Hormuz. The Sultan of Hormuz, who was now on great terms with the Portuguese, gave them a warm welcome.
'The Spring' was delayed for a few days, and Irene was instructed by Iglesias to settle some debts with the Treasurer of Hormuz, to his great satisfaction.
At the same time, the Sultan held small feasts. Slave girls danced to please the guests. The dancing was of poor quality, after all, Hormuz is not Istanbul. The Sultan constantly assured captain Enrique of his loyalty to the Portuguese King Manuel.
Sometimes, tired of arguing with the treasurer of Hormuz, Irene would come to such feasts to rest a little. Faithful to her, Abram always followed her, which scared away those who wanted to get to know Irene better.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj0UNHN2axK
"These young silly girls don't know how to dance, maybe you could teach them? You dance well," Irene said laughingly to Abram. Abram remained silent, not expressing any emotions.
One day, having already finished dealing with Enrique's debts, Irene came to another feast. The Sultan and Enrique were absent. The First Mate looked upset. The local dignitaries were gloomy, there was no joy in sight.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgvJARE7X2X
"What's wrong? Did someone die? And why aren't silly slave-girls dancing?" Irene asked the first mate.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡllzyDRqDbs
"One of these slaves charmed our captain," He replied sadly.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCTgBUY7n9G
"What's the problem? Let our captain have some fun before sailing."12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdanmQHrljO
"He has been enjoying with her for three days already, it is time to sail away, we have already begun to spend our supplies for the voyage and get into new debts."12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR2v2nxirVJ
"New debts?" Irene was stunned. "Where are they having privacy?" Her beautiful face was distorted with anger.
After several hours of searching through the women's half of the palace, Enrique, who had smoked himself unconscious, was loaded onto the Ship.
Official farewell ceremony it was crumpled, the first persons were absent:12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiAZHe2CGCS
"Please convey our sincere wishes to His Majesty the Sultan," the First Mate tried to remember something appropriate for the moment of official interstate farewell. The old sea wolf was not particularly accustomed to this.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpRXtn9QIKT
The slave girl in whose chambers the captain was found stood nearby and wept bitterly. Irene consoled her.
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Tropical winds rocked the ship and Irene went out on deck to breathe the evening air. She stepped out onto the deck and shivered.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGtVAYNPZI
"Put on a raincoat, Miss Irene, the wind is cool," Higgins, who was on duty, told her.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVWtPZooSoQ
"You are a good fellow, Higgins," Irene thanked him, and suddenly leaned over the side and vomited.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0aJaH9kUiG
"What's the matter with you, Miss Irene, seasickness? Go down to the cabin, you need to lie down."12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBhZQMH4OBw
"No Higgins, I am not subject to seasickness, I assure you," Irene became scared at the thought of what was happening to her. "How soon will we arrive in Lisbon?"12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡns2XgaoRZ7
"Around six to eight months," Higgins thought about it, "if the captain might decide to linger in Guinea."12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZFDZTdhIWZ
Irene threw up again.
