Chapter 16: Rescue Summary

They reach the clearing just in time to see a small airship. It takes Matt a moment to realize it is the pirate ship, but by then it is too late. They have already been spotted. Matt quickly makes up a story to explain their presence on the island, telling Kate as they go along, and reminding her to keep waving and smiling. Greeted by Crumlin first, Matt tells the story he concocted, and then repeats it for Szpirglas as he disembarks. Szpirglas introduces himself as Captain Anglesea, and claims to be from the Sky Guard, offering them a meal and shelter, claiming to be anxious to hear about their ordeal. Crumlin leads them to a large village where it is obvious the pirates have made their home base. On the wall in the lodge, Matt is horrified to spot the...