Forth-Afternoon Bell
Father wanted to ask me where Steven had gotten that sword from and I replied, bowing my head, which I had bought it for him. Father said ye should know better then spend money on apprentices. I curtly replied that Steven had to endure me looking at my fancies and helping me choose which is better. The sword was his fancy and he had earned it. Father thought about what I had said for a moment and then smiled. For a moment I thought I was into trouble as usual until he patted my shoulder and told me that I had done a good thing. Thank goodness since it seems to me that whatever I do is wrong now a days. Spider is having a time with all of the sailors climbing up to the crows nests when Father is not looking. They are most likely playing poker, a game played with cards where you bet if you have high cards. It is much fun although I cannot play until nightfall because Father will notice me gone. Father told me that we will be going to ………………