April 28th , Fourth Morning Bell
I had the most wonderful talk with Demitri yesterday. I apologized for beating him at the duel and he just waved his hand saying it was his fault for thinking he could beat me. I blushed at the remark since it is rare anyone compliments me besides Father, Doctor, Hamlet, and Steven. I thanked him for his kind words as Steven patted me on the back and went to talk with another sailor. We were both silent for a few moments until Demitri asked if I could teach him how to do different sword maneuvers that I did. He said he had only seen Father do some of those maneuvers when he was battling the buccaneer captain. I told him I would be glad to as long as he did not mind a girl for a teacher. He blushed and said my lady no one would mind being taught by a girl like you. I was astonished and I can imagine my expression said so as he chuckled and looked at the floor. I greatly thanked him for the compliment and he just waved it away saying it was the truth. Hamlet who was sitting nearby chuckled and winked at me on his way up to the dock. Father called for me, his calls echoed into the cabin. I told Demitri I had better be going before Father gets mad. As I went to get up, Demitri took my hand and kissed it. I was shocked at this motion and he said he anticipates my lessons. I smiled and said I can not either. Before I could say another word, Father's calls bellowed once more and I rushed up on deck. Father said where were ye and I answered talking to Demitri and some of the crew. Father smiled and said ye will befriend the entire crew before we reach Spain. I told him that was my plan. He laughed and told me to run along. Demitri is coming this way! He wants to start his lessons no doubt. I will write later of my horrifying lesson.