Vendetta by Christopher C Tubbs

Author:Christopher C Tubbs [Tubbs, Christopher C]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-09-23T07:00:00+00:00

They sat around a large dining table while drinks were served. A plate of bread with some kind of meat paste spread on top was placed in the centre of the table. It had a distinct red colour and Marty eyed it suspiciously.

“A local delicacy,” the Colonel explained, “it is nduja, a type of sausage the locals make with hot pepper in it. I like it but it may be too hot for you.”

Sam stepped forward and took a piece before Marty had a chance to taste it for himself. His eyes widened after he put it in his mouth and then he grinned.

“That’s some good stuff Captain!” he grinned as he picked up another piece before stepping back.

Marty picked a small piece and took a bite; the heat of the peppers in the cured meat hit him and got hotter.

“Strewth Sam! You must have a mouth made of old leather!” he gasped, his eyes watering. He gulped a glass of wine but that just seemed to make it hotter.

Warovzki looked amused and said,

“It’s an acquired taste, you get used to it.”

Marty waited a minute or so until the fire damped down to smouldering embers and then continued.

“The main body of our Army will catch up with you soon and I have been sent ahead to offer you terms for surrender. There has been enough bloodshed and we would like to prevent any unnecessary casualties if they can be avoided.”

“Like my Lieutenant?” Warovzki asked pointedly.

“I needed to make a point.”

Warovzki looked at him with a flat stare and Marty prepared himself to react if needed, but then the Colonel sighed and said,

“allying ourselves with the French was always a matter of necessity rather than choice. We have done our duty, what are your terms?”

The discussion was simple after that. The terms were:

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