8 An Old Friend

CHAPTER 8

An Old Friend The ship pulled away from the dock and suddenly leaned to the right. Lucas and Clara held on to the side of the ship to keep from tumbling into the water. "How are we going to find the sea monster?" asked Clara. "Don't worry," said Captain Brown. "The sea serpent is going to find us."

"What could be bothering him?" Lucas asked. "We shall soon find out," said the captain. Sailing around the mainland, they passed Hobsgrove, Crestwood, and Burth. Saltwater sprayed as they rode up and down the waves. Lucas thought he saw something flicker in the crow's nest. He looked closely but didn't see anything. My eyes must be playing tricks on me, he thought.

When Primlox came back into view, they had seen no sign of the sea monster. "Where is that old beast?" the captain shouted over the wind. "Let's go around again!" yelled Lucas.

"It's too rough!" said Captain Brown. "We'll try again tomorrow." "Please!" begged Lucas. "Just one more time around!" Before Captain Brown could answer, the ship began to rock violently. The ocean rumbled like thunder. The water churned and boiled, like a bubbling broth. "Hold on!" Captain Brown shouted. Clara and Lucas clutched the side of the ship with all their strength. "What's happening?" Lucas cried.

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