Bahamian Rhapsody by David J. Andrews

Author:David J. Andrews
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: adventure, asia, history, romance
Publisher: M-Y Books

1906 - Fortaleza Hidalgo – La Gomera

Lady Victoria made her way up the monastery’s steep pathway carrying wild flowers and humming to herself. Since arriving here under duress, their own lives forfeit to the secretive owners of the monastery, she had taken a prominent role, replacing the monk’s leader Francis da Silva. Since her ascent to leadership she could not recall a time when she had been so fulfilled, it had come as naturally as breathing to her. Although tragedy had struck with the death of her only daughter Veronique and husband Jack in the sinking of the “Lusitania” she had found peace. Her leadership role had been surprisingly enjoyable though offset by the occasionally stupid disputes that she had to preside over. In the six years of her leadership she had transformed the Elders from a ragged collection of people into a well known and respected benevolent organisation. A secret society existing to ensure the regulation of mans’ affairs. She had been amazed at her success as the movement had grown exponentially. Members came from all the key countries ensuring the world’s affairs generally were well represented. Apart from the odd skirmish, most were very peaceful in their relations with each other.

The Elders had developed a real sense of control using their respective powers to influence decision making. Membership of the group was limited to a maximum of twelve, the disciples a mixture of European and American industrialists, scientists and administrators. They had established a modern modus operandi, meeting every three months in great secrecy here at the monastery, underpinned by the prophecy. After the disruptive Zhou Wan had gone they had prospered.

Unfortunately a week ago that changed, Zhou had suddenly returned, now a very wizened old man. She recalled the conversation the previous night with the bedridden Francis Da Silva now her advisor. She had hurried back to the main house and found Francis and Zhou at the table in intense discussion, She sat down deliberately making a noise and took a drink of water while the Spaniard continued in full flow. “History has shown that religion is defined by man and that the comparatively recent structure of Nation States has always led to disaster,” said Francis animatedly. “So you are suggesting no organisation at all? Anarchy in other words,” snapped Zhou his aged features skeletal in appearance. “We interpret history passively,” replied Da Silva. “Any attempt at control is doomed to failure.” Zhou shook his head vigorously. “The affairs of man are too complex not to be controlled centrally Da Silva,” he insisted. “Broad guidelines and invisible controls work better as long as they remain invisible. Its only when visibility occurs that people rebel from authority. When they don’t see it they secretly relish it, such are our founding principles,” muttered Francis. “History is defined by the winners,” said Zhou raising his voice. “How can you say that it is defined by anything else? It's those that take control who succeed. Our patron the great Genghis Khan and Tamerlane were men of subjugation who led by example.

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