Mutiny on the Bounty [antikvár]

From England to Tahiti It was a cold day in December, 1787. There was a strong wind and a green sea. Three men and a boy stood on the deck of the little ship, H MS Bounty. Behind them, on the land, were some hills and small white houses. The ship moved slowly out to sea. The boy, Peter Heywood, was fourteen years old. He was a young officer, and he was happy and excited. 'England looks very small, Mr Christian,' he said. Fletcher Christian smiled at him. Christian was a tall young man with black hair and a long tired face. 'England is small,' he said. 'But we're going to some much smaller islands. Tahiti. The Friendly Islands. They're small, but they're very warm and beautiful.' A sailor, John Adams, laughed. 'That's right, Mr Christian, sir,' he said. 'Good food, warm sun. The ship moved slowly out to sea.