The Trial of Angelique

[Mr. Handy]

Victoria also looks around for someone in authority, praying along with Josette.

[Mr. Handy]

"Indeed," says Reverend Trask, gripping his dagger. "You would also have to contend with the dogs we brought to assist in our search. They would quickly get loose should you attack us. Have you ever seen a man torn apart by dogs? We just did. It wasn't pretty. You can still see the blood on their mouths. I think they may have developed a taste for it."

[SunlessNick]

Victoria also looks around for someone in authority, praying along with Josette.

OOC,Josette stayed at the church. Although it would be a fairly obvious guess that that's what she's doing.

[VictoriaSilverwolf]

The French sailors prove to be a cowardly lot, once confronted with pistol and Reverend Trask's intimidating words. They make no effort to restrain the search, although the curses they make in their own language could serve as a directory of blasphemous phrases.

The party discovers, well hidden in the dark corners of the cargo hold, caches of tea, bottles of wine, and bolts of silk. It is well known that these items are favored by smugglers seeking to evade the heavy levies placed upon them. It is up to the searchers as to whether this should be reported to the authorities.

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[VictoriaSilverwolf]

Millicent looks around the docks, trying to see if any constable or official remains in view.

Spoiler:

Easily done. No need for a roll or use of a faith point.

A watchman of advanced years, observing the ladies in a state of distress, makes bold to approach them.

"Be of service to ye, misses?"

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[Mr. Handy]

"You are lucky that we are after a fugitive witch, and not smugglers," says Reverend Trask. "Perhaps you could help us find her. If you know which ship she plans to use to flee justice and provide us information that leads to her, nobody need ever know about your unauthorized cargo." He describes Angelique to the sailors.

[Mr. Handy]

"We're looking for Reverend Trask and Nathan Forbes," says Victoria. "They came this way with a party searching for a fugitive."

[SunlessNick]

"We're looking for Reverend Trask and Nathan Forbes," says Victoria. "They came this way with a party searching for a fugitive."

"It is very important that I speak with them," Millicent says earnestly.

[SunlessNick]

Nathan does not holster his pistol, but true to his claim, he is not interested in bringing smugglers to the law.

[VictoriaSilverwolf]

Spoiler:

The "group" INT of the French sailors = 90

The smugglers speaks amongst themselves in gutter French.

"We know nothing about such a one," answers the captain. "If you happen to see this young witch with the yellow hair, send her this way. We know what to do with pretty ones, do we not, mes amies?"

There is much raucous laughter amongst the crew. One cracks open a bottle of wine from the hidden supply and offers a drink to the searchers, evidently pleased that he is not the one for whom they are looking.

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INT of the watchman = 91

"Aye, I know them of which ye speak," replies the old tar. "They be aboard the Thérèse, yonder." He points out the French vessel.

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[SunlessNick]

Millicent makes for the Thérèse.

[SunlessNick]

"That is unnecessary," says Nathan. "We have other ships to search, so we should be on our way."

[Mr. Handy]

Victoria accompanies Millicent to the ship.

[Mr. Handy]

"That is correct," says Reverend Trask. "We have no time to lose, lest she escape." He heads with Nathan back to the docks.

[VictoriaSilverwolf]

An observer at a sufficiently high point upon the mast of a ship might witness two groups, one entirely made up of men, the other, smaller one consisting of two women, head towards each other, and ponder upon the reason for their meeting. In any case, the encounter between them soon occurs, offering opportunity for an exchange of information.

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[Mr. Handy]

"Reverend Trask, Miss Collins has something very important to tell you," says Victoria.

[Mr. Handy]

"Well met, ladies," says Reverend Trask. "Walk with us toward the Lydia, the next ship we must search, and we will discuss matters on the way."

[SunlessNick]

"Ah! Thank the heavens," says Millicent. "It is the Lydia I came to speak with you about." She hesitates a moment before continuing.

"What do you know of the Lydia?" asks Nathan.

"I was asked by Mr Jennings to deliver a message to Barnabas. That he was to sail on the Lydia today. Mr Jennings told me he would know what it was about. I thought it innocent enough, but when I learned how Angelique Collins was missing..."

"You realised it must be connected," finishes Nathan. "That was well done, Millicent- my pardon, Miss Collins. We are now forewarned. Miss Winters, please take Miss Collins to safety, while the Reverend and I assay the ship.

[VictoriaSilverwolf]

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last chance for the event0

The party makes their way aboard the Lydia, not without some grumbling from the commander, an old seadog who saw action against the Americans during the Revolution, and is quick to let his unwelcome visitors know it. No attempt is made to keep the searchers from examining the cargo hold, and nothing seems out of order. It is inevitable that they discover Barnabas Collins, currently standing at the bow, gazing out over the restless sea in an apparent state of melancholy.

"I no longer have anything to keep me here," he explains when questioned. "Neither wife nor beloved to save me from a gray and savorless life. I have paid full passage to England, where I shall remain for the rest of my days."

The captain confirms that Barnabas is his passenger, and believes it only natural that a gentleman should prefer to live in a civilized part of the world rather than in what he refers to as "barbaric colonies."

[SunlessNick]

"You do not know where Mrs Collins may be?" asks Nathan. "If she is not a fugitive, then she is in danger."