Element of Chance by David Donachie

Author:David Donachie [David Donachie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780749019228
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Published: 2015-09-24T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

JAMES WAS right about Harry’s initial reaction to Dreaver’s information, though it didn’t take the form of an explosion. But the grip he had on his tankard threatened to crush it, for all that it was made of stout pewter.

‘A petition, you say?’

‘That’s what Dreaver said. But we have no way of knowing if it’s true, and if it is, if it was delivered.’

‘He also mentioned a letter,’ said Harry. ‘Which surely would not yet be aboard a mail packet?’

James leant forward and tapped the table. ‘If that letter is with the man who owns the postal service …’

‘Then Bessborough must have the petition. Which means he knew all about our crew before we ever arrived.’

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