Mary dozed lightly, watchful resting rather than true sleep.  She grinned and winked at Elaine as the gunner settled in near Mary and Li Feng. "We be a'right fer awhile."  She whispered. "Once we get out to sea, if it be a borin' voyage, wi' no good prey, then we might have a trouble or two.  But not likely with this captain, she's a good hunter."  She closed her eyes again.