Ratty Rats

Ratty Rats

It was night and the crescent moon shone brightly. The ship was fully loaded and ready to sail.

The rats gathered at the dock. They wanted to leave the busy, noisy city. They wanted to sail away to another land.

One by one, the rats sneaked upon the ship. They crept up the wooden gangway. Then they slid down a rope and into the cargo bay.

The cargo bay was dark. It was full of cargo. There was spice and rice, and there was flour and silk.

The rats got comfortable in the dark cargo bay. They knew it would be a long trip. They needed a good hiding place where they would not be seen during the entire voyage.