In Dangerous Company by Christopher C Tubbs

Author:Christopher C Tubbs [Tubbs, Christopher C]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-04-19T04:00:00+00:00

The docks at Calais were largely deserted when Marty jumped ashore from the fishing boat that had brought him from Deal. The British blockade was heavily restricting trade, but the fishing fleet was being left largely unmolested. The smugglers were welcome as they were one of the only reliable sources of income for many people.

He made his way to an address Bill had given him on the Eastern edge of town. It was a house owned by a sympathiser where Armand was supposed to be based. He knocked on the door and an elderly man answered.

“Hello. Can I interest you in some fine woollen cloth?” Marty asked.

“Why yes! The season is changing, and snow is on its way,” the man responded and invited him in.

He led Marty through to an upstairs room at the back of the house which had a spectacular view out over the area that the French army were staging their troops. Armand was sat in a comfortable chair with a large telescope on a tripod in front of him, watching the troops movements and making notes.

He looked up and saw who had come to visit.

“Martin!” he yelped and stood up to hug him and kiss his cheeks. “What are you doing here?”

The old man muttered something about coffee and left.

“Why I just had to visit my old friend now he is an old married man,” he joked. “You are looking very well on it.”

“Pphhtt, that is Susie’s cooking. She makes the most wonderful pies,” he boasted.

They sat and chatted while the old man came in with a tray of coffee and pastries. Once he had left Marty told Armand about their new brief and capability.

“Tshh, those two always want more,” he said referring to Hood and Wickham.

“What do you need from me?”

“Information. I need to know where we can have a real impact,” Marty told him.

“Hmm well let me think. You can discount Calais and Dunkirk. There is an infantry brigade stationed near Gravelines and they have a large ammunition store away from their camp. If you blew that up, they would hear it in London.”

“Maybe later when we have had some practice.” Marty smiled.

“There is a boatyard at Le Touquet that is building barges for transporting soldiers. Burning that would be good.” Armand said thoughtfully. “There is an army contingent down there and an office of the ministry of marine, and where there is an office”

“There is gold for payment,.” they finished together laughing.

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