182 Aboard a Ghost Ship

However, she could not have this conversation in front of a stranger, and turned to the Captain, asking instead,

"But how did the Prince convince a Captain to take part in this? And, getting into a boat carrying a coffin and a birdcage all the way around?"

The red-haired giant shrugged, and for the first time Alexa realized that he had a Flanders accent, although subtle, when he spoke,

"I was worried about taking the princess's coffin and a bird with us. But there was no other way. His Highness wasn't willing to let the coffin behind, and we couldn't trust it to anyone else… But believe me, Your Highness... I have seen things as strange as. Bards have a hard time impressing me with their fantastic songs and stories!"