Chapter Five: Homeward Bound

Sweeney arrived at the port and was looking for a ship. He saw a large vessel being boarded with supplies and a young sailor was getting on the ship.

“Excuse me, lad,” Sweeney called out, “But do you know where this ship is headed?”

“I do sir,” replied the sailor, “It is destined for London.”

Hearing that city lighted up Sweeney’s cold heart.

He headed over to the ship and up to the sailor, “I am in dire need to get to London and I can pay you handsomely.”

“That is awfully nice of you sir but if it is a emergency to get back, you can get on board.”

“Thank you….”

“Hope, Anthony Hope sir.”

“My name is Sweeney Todd.” Todd extended his hand and shook it with his new friend.

As Anthony Hope told the captain that they were ready to set sail, Sweeney Todd had one final piece of his escape to shed.

Holding the barber blade that he used to cut the warden’s throat, Todd headed over to the ship’s starboard side.

“Many thanks to warden,” he said to the blade, “Without you, none of this could have happened.”

Sweeney gave the blade a good toss over the ship and it sailed into the ocean depth, never to be seen again.

“What business do you have in London, Mr. Todd?” Anthony’s voice gave Sweeney a little startle that he almost fell overboard.

“I have family in London,” Todd responded, “Family I haven’t seen in a really long time.

Weeks had past as Sweeney Todd grew impatient for their arrival. He kept to himself at times and tried not to get to know Anthony.

It wasn’t until the day that Anthony told Sweeney that the ship was close to London that he spent more times above the ship. When he saw the London Bridge appear from the fog, Sweeney Todd knew he finally made it.

“Hello London. Sweeney has come home.”

The End