Love's Courage by Elizabeth Meyette

Author:Elizabeth Meyette [Meyette, Elizabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Boris Publishing
Published: 2018-01-09T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Andrew jumped up from his leisurely floating at the sound of the nearby gunshot.

“I don’t know what your reverie concerns, Andrew, but it doesn’t seem to involve your mission.” Benjamin Tallmadge stood on the shore, a rifle resting on his shoulder. “Despite your impetuous nature, you’re obviously dedicated to the cause. Just keep your head about you.” He turned toward the house and motioned for Andrew to follow.

He did so, hopping into his breeches as he went. Once inside, he sat on a chair in the dining room to don his stockings and boots. His shirt had dried a bit and no longer stuck to his body, and he welcomed the coolness of the shuttered room.

Tallmadge held up a parcel of parchment tied in a leather strap. “Listen carefully.” He riffled the edges of the blank papers. “The only sheet that has vital information is the fifth sheet in the bundle. Do you understand that?” He counted from the top of the pile and uncovered the fifth sheet. “The strap is tied in a bow on the top of the pile. You must count down to the fifth sheet. All the others are blank.”

Andrew looked at him as if he were daft. “Sir, they’re all blank.”

Tallmadge patted his shoulder. “They’re all blank for those who should not see them.” He winked. “Montclair will know what to do. But in the event that you are stopped, all you carry are blank sheets of paper, perhaps to write love letters to that beauty who haunts your mind.”

He nodded, still not convinced. “Yes, sir.”

“Speed is of the utmost importance. I cannot stress the urgency in this missive. Do you understand? No stopping along the way to visit your lass. What is her name, son?”

He swallowed. Should he reveal her name? Tallmadge’s clear eyes met his. There was no subterfuge there; he was actually interested. If Mr. Montclair trusted him, he could. “Jenny Sutton.”

Tallmadge sat back. “Edward Sutton’s daughter?” He toyed with the tankard before him. “I’ve heard he died from his wounds.”

“Yes, sir.”

Tallmadge looked at the bundle of paper. “What we are about is a rebellion. Valor is required. If you love her, and I believe you do, you must protect her. She and her mother are probably being watched.”

“They are, sir.” He related the conversation he’d heard between Lieutenant Ashby and his superior.

“Then you must return at once. I will get you on a safe boat so you can return by Long Island Sound."

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