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You throw yourself to the deck as the missile drops like a meteor from the sky. It passes overhead, between the main and mizzen masts, and then hits the water with a tremendous splash. The other enemy vessels start to turn to bring their weapons to bear, but the heavy iron ships are slow and cumbersome, and by the time they have altered position, the Intrepid is out of range and sailing at speed into the dully gleaming waters of the Kaltersee.

Turn to 71.