Foul Play Chapter 9

In which the observant Mr. Hazel uncovers a disturbing scene below deck involving the ship’s mate and grappled with the troubling dynamics between the captain, the mate, and himself, compounded by cold refusals from a lady passenger he admires. Meanwhile, the ship sails onward under fair and foul conditions, with mounting unease as the crew jollies unaware of a serious leak threatening their voyage.