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“So you have the na with codes and contacts” Do in shock at the papers “What does Jemima have?”

“She has the codes, giving exact details of what each shipo lists and buyers, oh and details of the French spies they have s, where and when etcetera” Eliza finished in a rush, lapsing into silence as Sebastian whistled in appreciation

“So, you and Jean has been handling, along with his contacts, including huo? Its information on his entire network” Edward murmured as he folded the papers and handed the from the news about Jemima’s dire situation

“This ent” Edward declared flatly, wondering if he should kiss her or shake her

“I’ll order the horses” Peter declared, stalking from the room Now he had a location for Je to her He stalked down the long corridor, his boots ringing loudly on the tiles with a sense of purpose that made everyone step back out of his way

Withinthe low slung gate at the back, they wove through the narrow lane at the back of the houses and shops lining thea circular route to face north

Once in open country there was little opportunity for conversation as their horses galloped swiftly towards home

She could barely see straight by the tiht They had changed horses more ti So Eliza had never tried before and certainly didn’t relish doing again

Everyone was driven by t

he race to return to Leicestershire and save Jeallows Despite their best efforts, they still didn’t know if they would get there in time, or if the e a pardon, or stay of execution while her guilt was questioned It was all a jumbled mess that nobody seemed overly confident they could unravel

The news of Je ly tense and withdrawn Eliza blocked out the ie of her sister with a thick corded rope around her neck with a shudder, and felt hatred burn within her for Scraggan and everything he stood for The man was pure evil She could only hope there was some justice in the world and he would one day face his oard for the evil he had wrought upon the innocent

Wearily she dis on the uneven cobbles She had to hold on to the saddle for several ht

“Do you wanther his ar in to dine

Eliza took his elbow gratefully, trying not to lean on him too much and shook her head

“I’m fine, just a little tired” She was about to turn back to collect her saddle bag when Edward appeared beside her with it clenched in his hand