Going South

"If this rowboat is the dragon's, then mightn't it be dangerous to use it?" Stacy asked.

"I don't see that we have much choice. The cliffs here don't look climbable, and we obviously don't want to re-enter the caves."

So they started off, with Astra taking one oar and Stacy the other. However it was immediately obvious that Stacy was deficient in rowing skills, and Astra had to take over both oars or they would have gone round in circles.

"We mustn't lose sight of the coast," Astra said. "If we do, then with the fog preventing us from seeing the sky there would be no way of navigating and we might never find land again."

"Yes, this fog is horrid. At least it isn't cold, though, seeing how Lassie is napping under the only blanket.

If that was a hint that Stacy should have the blanket, Astra didn't take any notice.

1. They head south without incident.
2. The boat is seized by a strong current which takes them out to sea.
3. They might be out of the caves but, because they are in the dragon's boat, they are not yet out of reach of his magic. He has another trick to play on them.

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