The Magnificent Marquis by Barbara Cartland

Author:Barbara Cartland
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-908411-68-6
Publisher: Barbara Cartland.com

CHAPTER FIVE

The next day at breakfast the Captain was given his orders to alter course and make as fast as possible for the West coast of Greece and the Gulf of Corinth.

Delia had been out of bed early and was watching the waves breaking over the bow.

She would have loved to visit Naples.

But at present Greece was the most compelling and she was sure it would fulfil her expectations in every way.

Over breakfast the Marquis, to tease her, suggested,

“I think really that you should have a look at Pompeii. After all it is one of the great sights of the world.”

She did not answer, but looked at him with pleading eyes.

“All right! All right! I am only teasing. We are heading straight for Greece and we will spend as long as we dare gazing at the Goddesses, who I find hard to believe were ever as beautiful as you!”

As if he had made a joke, Delia laughed.

“Now you are flattering me, my Lord. It is only because you think I am going to be difficult about leaving Greece once we have arrived there.”

“You forget I am on a mission, Delia.”

“I am not likely to forget and I am really longing to interpret Arabic for you as soon as we meet the first person speaking the language.”

They went out on deck after breakfast.

“I am sure that English ship is signalling to us!” the Marquis suddenly exclaimed.

Without saying more he ran towards the bridge and because she was intrigued Delia followed him.

There was a British Destroyer apparently signalling in their direction.

“It’s for us, my Lord,” the Captain called out, after peering through his telescope.

“I thought it was, Captain, and I wonder why?”

It flashed through his mind that perhaps something had happened back at home that would oblige him to return immediately.

His grandmother was getting very old and he knew that he would be informed at once if she was dead or dying.

He could not think of any other explanation, unless the Prime Minister had changed his mind and did not want him to proceed to the Suez Canal after all.

He was still thinking of reasons why they should be intercepted when the Destroyer drew alongside the yacht.

It took a good amount of manoeuvring, but finally a large envelope was handed across to one of the crew.

The Officer on-board the Destroyer then saluted the Marquis, who took the envelope and saw it was addressed to him.

“Have you to wait for an answer?” he shouted.

The Officer shook his head.

“I’ve no orders to wait, my Lord.”

“Thank you. It’s kind of you to bring this to me.”

He knew that the Captain must be curious about the contents of the letter, but he did not ask any questions.

He returned to the Saloon followed by Delia.

“What can it be?” she asked a little nervously.

The Marquis realised that she was afraid her father had found out where she was and had in some devious way persuaded the Admiralty to track her down.

Then Delia told herself that there was no need to be apprehensive.

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