Allison; Taking Control

Chapter 15

“The governor himself, as I recall,” Allison said, beginning to remember that man’s proud nature and barely-concealed air of self-importance. “Governor Basteros was invited to dinner onboard Vigilance as thanks for the rescue and return of the crew of an English cutter that was wrecked along the coast during a terribly bad storm. It was seen as a reciprocal gesture of good will between nations which had until only very recently been at war.”

Haig gave a short chuckle then asked, “And how precisely did you view the situation, Lieutenant?”

“It was only fitting and proper, my lord,” Allison answered dutifully. “It was an honorable show of gratitude and respect amongst gentlemen, the virtue and decency of which could never be diminished by previous enmity.”

Haig just then stopped as he was raising the port glass to his lips and gave Allison a sidelong look of disapproval. It may have been slight and transient, but Allison understood its meaning straightaway. I didn’t ask you for the c