“I’ve arranged passage on the Sloop Noval Joe. She sails in the morn …. But first.”
“The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards is up to some unsavory business. What do you know brother?”
“That the King’s protection is with them
so tread lightly, where we can not tread.
“So you need information?
“And you need a 12 knot vessel
to make the channel crossing.”
“I promise little and most likely will deliver less”
“Humility suites you ill.
“What suit would?”
“Spades”
“Tell the boys in back this is not going to go well.”
“It never does. Goodbye Sherlock”