Catherine was beginning to feel annoyed. Isabella had convinced her to come along to see a pirate ship, but it had turned out that no one had thought to reserve a tour, and now it was almost lunchtime, and she hadn't even gotten off the ship.

"It's not too late, let's go!" Catherine said, trying her best not to sound as annoyed as she felt.

"No point going now," John grumbled. "By the time we get into town, it'll be just about time to turn back and return. I think we should just give up and go to the pool."