Allison; Taking Control

Chapter 23

“I come from a military family. My father was a colonel during the struggle over the Austrian succession and he was also involved in some intelligence-gathering in France during Bonnie Prince Charlie’s uprising. Consequently, I learned a fair amount of French and I’ve... assumed a role or two in order to gather some intelligence in my own right. I suppose it’s a family talent.”

“Where did this occur?” Allison asked curiously.

“Louisbourg, sir. Within the past year.”

A collective gasp sounded from the gathering. That was no easy task, and likely quite vital to British efforts in the current conflict. Allison himself could appreciate the importance of any such mission, knowing full well that fortress’ prominence in maintaining France’s hold on her North American colonies.

“Lieutenant, that’s quite an accomplishment. Your talents may prove very useful on this voyage.” Allison was beginning to see the connection Admiral Haig had mentioned between this man and Major Maxwell. They appear