C275 The Treasure

Harland hurried over and whispered something into my ear. With a grin, he coaxed Ellen away, despite her slight displeasure, persuading her with a mix of charm and persistence. Hawk looked at me with curiosity and asked, "What did you tell him?"

"I instructed him to escort this young lady to the brig and, when they're beside the cell, to give her a nudge inside so she can cool off