Mardi Volume 1 Chapter 66 - With a fair Wind at Sunrise they sail

In which the dawn breaks gloriously over a coral-ringed lagoon, unveiling a procession of venerable, dragon-prowed canoes richly adorned with curious carvings and fragrant shells, setting the stage for a dignified voyage. With sails emblazoned by a proud family crest and a lively escort paddling in state, the party departs amidst hopeful invocations and the promise of discovery across the isles of Mardi.