The waiting lasted for two whole days.
During these two days, the giant ship stayed in place without moving an inch. So, there were no new Sea Tax Officers coming aboard, which was less bothersome, but the return to White Stone Tower seemed indefinitely postponed.
Many of the ordinary students were growing anxious, as they were all eager to reach White Stone Tower soon, but since Dempsey had issued the orders, no one dared to question him; they could only think of various ways to pass the time.
Two days later.
The sea was calm and smooth, the sunlight soft and warm. The giant ship, sitting on the sea, resembled a wooden basin floating in a pond.