Allison; Taking Control

Chapter 37

Allison wasn’t certain just how thorough any investigation of that possibility might have been in the end, however he didn’t disagree with any assertion that LaTour was responsible. He simply wasn’t sure if the Frenchman had any help in getting the job done. Seeing how perturbing discussions of the Diligent were to the Councilor, Allison decided he had learned enough on that subject for now.

“Well,” he went on, “regardless of what LaTour and the Rapace accomplish, the activities of our own privateers remain at a healthy level.”

“They continue on doggedly, that’s for sure,” Peele said, “but I don’t know exactly how ‘healthy’ some of those activities will prove to be for us all before this is over.”

Allison thought he knew what he meant, but he stayed silent and listened.

“I speak of course about the taking of Spanish and other vessels flying the flags of countries which have remained neutral in this war.”

“That’s a more than valid concern, sir,” Allison offered, “and I admit I shar