The Earl Returns by Marek Lillian

Author:Marek, Lillian
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Historical
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2020-11-04T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Six

Montague’s note was read, then crumpled and tossed into the fire. The note itself had been ambiguous, but its very existence was risky.

Yes, it seemed they had achieved success at last. But that did not mean there was no further need for caution. Suspicion could still arise. With Hodgson around, it almost certainly would.

However, caution did not mean one could not savor this moment, and in the privacy of one’s own bedchamber, a smile could be allowed. A smile of pure delight.

There could be no claims, of course, until the sea returned its victims, or at least evidence of the wreck. Smashed timbers, bits of canvas. A body would be even better. Then there could be no questions, no doubts. And with a body, there could be a funeral and an interment, not simply a memorial, which would always leave questions. A funeral, complete with mourning garments, black gloves, even mourning rings, and the will.

Not that much gain could be expected from the will, of course. Merton had doubtless assigned any personal wealth he had to beneficiaries outside the family. However, by far, the bulk of the estate was entailed and it would soon be enjoyed by someone who appreciated it, someone who truly deserved it.

Soon.

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