MD3PAD 442-444

[Toby G Levy]

        The rose quartz marker laid down by Mason and Dixon has taken on
mythic qualities. The man prostrating himself before the marker is Jonas
Everybeet.

vw#101: Scryer - One who sees or predicts the future by means of a
crystal ball.

        Everybeet seeks "ghosts" in crystals such as quartz. He joins
the crew.

vw#102: Oolite - A small round calcareous grain found, for example, in
limestones.

vw#103: Crimp - A person who tricks or coerces others into service as
sailors or soldiers.

        Mason and Dixon talk to O'Rooty, who offers to staff the crew
with Scandinavian axmen. He talks about steel that never needs
sharpening and never rusts, which seems ridiculous to both Mason and
Dixon.

        Someone Dixon knew in  England came to try to sell them some
land. Mason and Dixon manage to escape their conversation with him.

        The work on the west line finally begins on April 5th, a Friday.

vw#104: Enfilade - Gunfire directed along the length of a target, such
as a column of troops.

        They had to wait until the 5th due to recent heavy snow followed
by cloudy skies. After several clear nights, they decided to seize on
Friday to start. The chain men Darby and Cope debate who is to be in
front and who behind. Mason and Dixon work out that if there is a
disparity, the astronomical readings will take precedence over the
compass.

Toby