Ultimately, the South says it wants to build a "commonwealth," one society with two systems.

"South," the other said again, but in a calm and unthreatening manner.

South, said Daniel, as he climbed back behind the drivingwheel.

"South of here," Melchior said, not asking a question, stating a fact.

The South said the alert was meant to protect lives, including those of foreigners.

"South," the dark man said, and they were silent.

"South," she said, biting off the word as it left her tightly drawn lips.

"South," he said, and somehow managed a quick grin.

The South has said they will continue, but some officials have hinted the scale might be cut back.

After that we sailed to look for an island called Grand, said to be in 45 South, but what longitude no one knew.