Tale Of Sarna The Shield Warrior First United Army

We Sail

General haha me and the crew did it! With your help Sir! That ship was more worried about your cannon than mine. Well lets say we did it!
General I think it was a scout a ship, looking at
your defences Sir.

I agree Stanson I agree totally, we'll be ready moving some batteries forward small bunkers
to fire at ships and protect from a beach attack.
Start work in the morning. I suppose that Owens
Fulfilled is obligation?  Yes Sir he did ya know what that means Sir. He's apart of my crew now.
I needs a few things Sir.

Name them I'll try and help. Well lumber new forge, iron straps and piano wire. Need to boost the pressure on the cannon.

Those I have here, how long till you Leave?

Well hope to leave late morning Sir, I'll stay no longer than midday. The crew is ready the ship is good. I'm ready to take those ships on Sir.

Lumber and the other things you'll have in an hour. I'll send down a small keg of ale and rum
for the crew. If we don't talk again Stanson good
luck to ya.

To you too Sir, I may stop on my return to refit
Sir. If not keep them at sea I'll take care of them.

Evans checked his rudder and Nolans rudder.
His notes and Nolans might just keep them alive.
Marked Islands depth of lagoons. The locations
of sunk ships in the sounds that for ever change
in the Outer Banks. What places have fresh water
small coastal towns. Safe havens only a few
know about. Currents and merchant seaways.
He smiled I'll be ready best I can, well second job
Ships carpenter best get on that lumber is here.

Into the dark they worked singing and working
till they couldn't work. After a few mugs they
Slept on deck where ever they could lay.
Up before the sun finishing. Stanson walked
the upper deck fine job men fine. Done what
needed done. In less they a day, what should took
a full day at best! Still a few hours before midday.
Rest till the sun almost straight up. We leave midday. Thanks Lads ship mates.

As they rounded the point of Fort Morgan and passed between it and Sand Island. They fired
two yellow rockets to signal so long and good luck.
Stanson looked at Evans set a course for Savannah
Mister Evans. Best speed keep her in the wind.

Mister Owens get the heading from Evans and keep an eye on it. Iya Captain. Oh and you have the
Bridge man. Mister Busard my quarters please and
Mister Meyers also! We need to enter Savannah at
Dark attack with less light. Have a few drills late into the night. So the men a be ready. Meyers how is Mister Owens? He easy to live with?
Just the one night, he seems quiet and easy to talk
with. His seaman ship is a bit lacking in our terms.
He'll adjust. Very well then. Lets get on with day.

Wintering Camp First United Army
One month later mid November.

I am up around fit for duty. Sarna is pleased
she is in a better mood. Laughing the Army is
training working together. The weather is cold
more cold than normal. Spirits are high, the Army is well housed and fed. Lana is being
Lana of course only looking out for Sarna.

The Army of Ohio is only a day away. This is what
we need, housing might be a problem. Sarna doesn't think so. I and the rest think it will.
Garret for a ships Captain is adjusting to being land locked. Louse I am not sure, things are bothering him. Could be he has been on land to long. Bill sunk a gun ship about a month back.
Sunk a ship made of steel. Bet he was right happy.
Just got word on that. Bama is in the fight proper
now. Attacking Fort Morgan was the breaking point. Well my dear Sarna has called a meeting.

Sarna sat on a table the rest sat around her.
Smiling tomorrow the Ohio's Army will arrive.
Sense they will be tired need of rest. We will not
train tomorrow. Lana see to it we have food hot coffee and tea at the ready. Oh check our stores
also, I'd like a report if we need to start hunting.