About this story
A storm drives you into an isolated cottage hiding a plot on the Emperor's life, and you are seized as a spy before the plot's informer has his own cover collapse beside you. The masked guide who leads you on turns out to be your uncle, walking you underground toward Grosbois and a waiting cousin.
How it opens
The Channel lugger rolled while you read your uncle's invitation for the hundredth time.
English SkipperThe dinghy takes you from here, monsieur; I risk no keel near that reef.
Your standing can be restored, and Grosbois will receive you as family.
Come at once, Louis, and trust my influence with the Emperor.
Two English words had been added above the unbroken seals: Do not come.
English SkipperThose northern fires are Bonaparte's army watching England across the dark.