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Date Posted: Fri, December 16 2022, 22:16:08
Author: CindyG
Subject: QOTD for Saturday, December 17, 2022

The following quote is from “Besieged,” in Seven Stones to Stand or Fall by Diana Gabaldon. Copyright 2017 by Diana Gabaldon, all rights reserved.

“‘Well, my lord, the thing is, I have to bring you into Havana Harbor; it’s the only real anchorage on that coast. I mean, there are fishing villages and the like, but was I to land you in one of those places, you’d have to make your way overland to Havana, and it might take longer than you’ve got.’
‘I see…’ said John, in a tone indicating quite the opposite. Mr. Rimes noticed this and smiled reassuringly.
‘So, I’ll bring you in under colors—they won’t shell a cutter, I don’t think, not until they see what’s what—and deliver you as an official visitor of some sort. The general thought perhaps you might be bringing some message to the English consul there, but of course you’ll know best about that.’
‘Oh, indeed.’ It couldn’t be patricide, could it? he thought. Strangling a stepfather, particularly under the circumstances…
‘It’s all right, me lord,’ Tom put in helpfully. ‘I’ve brought your full-dress uniform. Just in case you might need it.’”

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[> No matter the circumstance, Tom takes his duties very, very seriously. I think I need a Tom Lol -- Kathy in PA, Sun, December 18 2022, 2:16:25


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[> [> Me too, Kathy in PA! Tom is ready for anything. -- DianaH, Tue, December 20 2022, 10:37:35


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