Sharon wondered, firstly how an ordinary Russian trooper (to all appearances) knew Old English, and secondly why he should expect her to understand it. Fortunately, the message was similar enough to modern English for her to read it, for the Babel Fish would only enable her to understand spoken languages.
Taking the pad and stylus from the trooper, she wrote: "No other sea maidens. Only me." From what she could see of his face through the scuba mask, the man seemed disappointed. Had he been hoping for an orgy?
Mon Jul 12 14:16:39 1999