I let one fire on the rocks go dark and put that man at the narrows instead. If someone's counting, courtesy says you give them something new to count.

• OddrThe rowing order isn't the chieftain's to change alone. Why do the elders keep finding beats they were never told about?
  VilbaI didn't touch your oar, Uncle. Your counting won't be troubled.
• AslaugAn old oarsman's beat is always a little off. No need to count that one.
  VilbaThat's why I placed you in the last row.