Commander's friend: surprise. Battle silence: draw close.
The galley creaks. Gulls cry. Slave-oars groan. Ship glides.
Death glides.
Christian blood-stained men move back and forth. Whips fly.
They love their prey: same faith. Could be rescued this time.
“Step forward, who's god did you choose?â€
“I did nothing but… I did nothing but stay true.â€
Surrendered Ottoman Oarsmen set loose.
“I did nothing but…â€
“He did everything. He did all but stay true.â€
“Let me explain false prayer.â€
Chinese blade: two hands.
Slavers, they sing, “Lies."
One last bow. One last bow.
“Step forward, who's god did you choose?â€
“I did nothing but… I did nothing but stay true.â€
Surrendered Ottoman Oarsmen set loose.
“I did nothing but…â€
“He did everything.â€
“I did nothing but…â€
“He did everything. He did all but stay true.
“He did everything. He did all but stay true.â€