Who is to be killed? As Watters moved as close as he could, his boots scraped on the deck. He froze, but in a moving steamship, one more noise made little difference. The conversation continued unchecked.
Who is to be killed?"We"re not at war with Great Britain, Mr H.," that was the captain"s voice, "but actions such as this would provoke one."
"It"s an example," the gentle speaker said, and with a start, Watters recognised Ted"s voice, although with a different accent. Ted Houghton and Mr H. are one and the same. "I want to send an example to all other British merchants that might help the South. We have already tried to destroy his businesses by fire."
Ted Houghton and Mr H. are one and the same."You failed, sir," the captain said.
"I relied on amateurs." That was Ted. "I will not ma
