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Rh what had taken place. So vast was the power, and so enormous were the resources of Kairet, that they even had a third fleet ready behind this one, so they were prepared to carry the war into the heart of the Anglo-Saxon Empire, and exterminate it—if they could.

When all the spoil that was worth taking had been removed, and the conquering vessels had been supplied with more ammunition by their tenders, the united fleets set out for Neptune, while the third fleet followed leisurely in the rear.