The Mark of the Golden Dragon: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Jewel of the East, Vexation of the West, and Pearl of the South China Sea

by Louis A. Meyer

  "Even so," says Peel.

  "Very well," I say, rising. "I agree. May I go now?"

  "Yes, you may. Prepare yourself. You leave in two days."

  I leave the office to find Captain Richard Allen in the hallway, leaning against the wall, waiting.

  He stands up straight, and I go over and place my hand upon his red-coated arm.

  "To Portugal, Princess?" he asks, taking my hand and smiling that roguish smile of his.

  "Yes, my lord, to Portugal," I say, and softly sing as we walk off toward whatever awaits us...

  Over the hills and over the Main

  To Flanders, Portugal, and Spain.

  King George commands and we must obey,

  Over the hills and far away...