Chapter ONE - Weebly

Brower laughed. “Don’t be ridiculous. Adams and
Darrow and James Otis are being watched, as are a
host of others who are believed to be threats to the
peace.”
Of course. “Well then,” Ethan said, “it might interest
you to know that I’ll be visiting Ebenezer Mackintosh
next. I’m sure that will raise some eyebrows.”
“Actually, I believe most will wonder why it took
you so long to confront the scoundrel.” Geoffrey
stopped walking. “But out of respect for Bett, I’ll trust
you to conduct the rest of your inquiry as you see fit.
My concern is that you keep away from Mister Derne.
Do that, and you’ll have nothing to fear from me.”
Ethan nearly laughed out loud. He had never been
afraid of Geoffrey. But as he faced him, he kept his
expression neutral. “That’s Christian of you, Geoffrey,”
he said. “Tell me though: Don’t you worry about the
appearance of a customs man going to such lengths to
protect a merchant like Derne?”
The color drained from Geoffrey’s cheeks, even as
he forced a weak smile onto his thin lips.
“For that matter,” Ethan continued, “doesn’t it