Allison; Taking Control

Chapter 30

“Going back to that subject, sir,” James began again, “it would appear that the Councilor’s disappearance has become known to more than a few of the ships that habitually frequent Nassau Port. Speculation that LaTour was responsible has only seemed to enhance the frightful reputation the man has sown amongst the multitudes of sailors.”

“With respect to the business o’ privateering being unaffected, one wonders.” Washburn added, “Taken together, it’s a big fleet and they’ve brave men as well as cowards in their ranks, to be sure. But, I had it on good authority from the master on one o’ the brigantines that several ships banded together some months ago to try and find the Frenchie, even if there wasn’t a good profit in it. Well, he said no less than five ships took part in the hunt. Nothin’ was heard of them for more than three weeks, till one day a badly shot up vessel limped ‘er way back to port, barely afloat. Turns out she was the last of the flotilla sent after LaTour that was st