Allison; Taking Control

Chapter 31

“I only regret that I had to use those skills on one of our own,” Weyland stated. “Though in the end, I suppose he’ll have suffered no harm as a result.”

“Provided, that is, we keep this information to ourselves,” Allison said, looking at the group. “The poor fellow shouldn’t suffer the wrath of his superiors for this, so do keep it under your hats, gentlemen. I’ll mention it to Peele when I next get a chance since it will figure into the conversation I seek to have, though I will never give up its source. Be sure you all do the same.”

Everyone agreed to Allison ’s order, when Caldwell turned and looked inquisitively out toward sea.

“I wonder who else could be joining us out there?” he said aloud.

Everyone turned and looked. There, in the reddening light of dusk, could be seen the unmistakable shape of a British frigate flying its colors at the stern and making its way into the harbor. It exchanged salutes with Fort Nassau as Philadelphia had done earlier.

“Someone undeniably senior