Chapter 1: New appointments
"I believe now is the time - the diplomatic landscape is moving rapidly" Fletcher remarked with a firm nod. "But are we certain Montoya is up for the task?"
"I can hardly say, sir. All I got was this hastily scribbled note, and though I am flush with joy of my friends resurfacing in good heath, I know nothing of Montoya's state of mind." Cooke answered.
"I see. Perhaps it would be wise not to burden him too much, although his experience would come in handy..." Fletcher pondered for a moment.
"There is the young mr. Barlow..." Cooke interjected.
"Ah, indeed! I shall appoint him Junior Attaché and put him in charge of getting the expedition formed. I believe I will soon have some ships made available too!"
"The Amiable is launched and outfitted, and ready for service."
Fletcher nodded. "Ah, and here we have mr. Farley" who was waving at them. "I trust we are not running late?"
"Not at all, sirs" the seemingly always confused young gentleman said and bit them into his mansion.