Summary

In Chapter 34, the Captain tasks Caden with the test of polishing the bowsprit. Caden nearly falls in but is saved by the ship’s gorgeous wooden maiden in exchange for telling her all the things that go on behind her back. In Chapter 35, a dozen crewmates, including Caden, are chosen for a special mission. The Captain wishes to know what those assembled know of Challenger Deep in the Marianas Trench, saying all treasures lost at sea seek the deepest point. Choker girl says monsters keep people away from the Trench. Caden says they do not have the technology to reach the lowest point, and is given an F by the Captain. In Chapter 36, the Captain warns against going to the Crow’s Nest and drinking concoctions, and tells Caden not to listen to Carlyle and the parrot. He also tells Caden the wooden maiden...