Grantville Gazette XVII by Eric Flint

Author:Eric Flint [Flint, Eric]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science fiction; American, Fantasy, Seventeenth century, Space Opera, Alternative histories (Fiction); American, General, Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy fiction; American, Fiction, Short Stories
Published: 2011-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

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As soon as he realized that dal Pozzo hadn't been killed in the wagon accident, or at least not killed outright, Andres knew where he had to go next. Ever meticulous, however, he spent the next two days

carefully reviewing his notes and gathering new information on Giulio Gentileschi, Lucia di Lazio and their

lefferto companion. What he learned only reinforced his conclusions. He presented himself at the

Lateran Palace and was taken to Father Diego immediately.

The withered priest reviewed Andres' notes. Diego's sharp eyes showed that however old his body, his

mind retained its youthful vigor. He turned those eyes on Fra Andres.

"You're sure?"

"I had a hunch all along, Father Diego. But the more I reviewed, the more I realized that the hunch was

the only logical conclusion. Gentileschi and Cavaliere dal Pozzo are too desperate not to flee to where

they feel certain of sanctuary. However, just to cover all possibilities, I'd recommend sending agents to

Venice. And perhaps Livorno as well."

"I agree. I will pass this report along to my superiors. Be prepared to leave for Florence at a moment's

notice."

Almost as an afterthought, the old priest handed Andres a sealed letter. "Please take this letter with you.

Señora de la Mer, our ambassador's wife, is expecting it."

IV

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