For all his assurances, Midnight could see the man was deathly afraid. He opted to pretend he hadn’t noticed.
“We’re due to have a beautiful day. You’ll hardly be aware of the ship rising, and it should be smoother sailing than you’d get on the ocean. When you come up on deck, stay away from the rails. Then you can believe you’re sailing on water.”
“I’ll do that.” George nodded. “I appreciate everything you’ve done to make me feel comfortable. You’re a good man. The shame is that Master Dryden doesn’t even want to be here, so he’ll be worse than usual. But Miss Drusilla was even willing to forgo a ring, if he’d only agree to this as an engagement gift.”
“Every little I hear of this man makes me dislike him that much more.” Midnight shrugged. “But at least I only have to tolerate him for a few hours. You, and Miss Dru, have my sympathy. I need to go back in deck and get us ready.”