The Sea Kidnapper

Chapter 1 

Björd Ragnarsen walked out of his fathers' beach outpost to go retrieve water from the cobblestone well. "Father, when can I sail to the next port?" said Björd, carrying two buckets full of water. "Right now, since you have done your chores," said his father, Magnus. "But you must remember your map and compass, and I have to come with you."  

"You forgot something.

"What?"

"The anchor."

"Of course! Go fetch the anchor for me, Björd!" said Magnus, giving Björd a pat on the back. 

One minute passed.

Then five. 

Then ten.

Finally, on the eleventh minute Björd came back carrying a map, a compass and a large anchor.

"This anchor is heavier than an anvil..." Björd groaned, limping towards the Ragnarsens' ship.

Magnus helped his son carry the anchor, map and compass.

Once they rigged their ship, they set sail...