`` so if you 're out on the river some night , and you see a shadow on the water behind you , look close . but it 's a small thing , and while you have it , it will be dangerous . '' thomas had an itch in the back of his mind , the same one he 'd felt the very first time in this room . never did like the weather here . too bad your gentleman friend could not join us . ben was handcuffed and locked inside the captains room . 