After he give leave to the men, who he expects will not stir up too
much
> fuss after their wild time in Port Royale, he turns to his officers.
"Mr
> Grayson, you remain with Alida. Mr Gaspard, Mr Garret. Your best
attire,
> if you please." Vanderberg goes to change and gives Mr Bodden a few
more
> minutes with Cygni. Fortunately, his wardrobe has improved of late.
>
"Aye, captain," Gaspard immediately responds then heads down to his quarters
for a quick change. Fortunately their last successful voyage had enabled the
youthful Frenchman to afford some proper clothing, which he then proceeded to
don.
Soon he was back up on deck, looking quite the young officer and gentleman.
After he give leave to the men, who he expects will not stir up too much ... "Mr ... attire, ... more ... "Aye, captain," Gaspard immediately responds then...
... quarters for a quick change. Fortunately their last successful voyage had enabled the youthful Frenchman to afford some proper clothing, which he then...
... McDonald and most of his men, along with a few of Alida's crew, are down on the beach a few hundred feet from where the Alida is berthed. McDonald is...
... As Issac had said, the trip is not long, perhaps twenty minutes. The road from the village, packed sand and a few 'corduroy' stretches in wet areas, passes...
... road from the village, packed sand and a few 'corduroy' stretches in wet areas, passes vast tracts of sugar cane and fields of tobacco that extend inland...
... Bodden comes out, accompanied by a striking middle aged woman in an expensive looking gown. ... Bodden has already hopped down and is waiting to offer his...
... Assuming her full role as 'Mary', Cygni lightly placed her hand on the younger Bodden's, then stepped from the carriage, quite gracefully until the last...
... leaving the ... until ... and place a gentlemanly soft kiss upon it as he bows. ... Gaspard Vachon. You have a most impressive place here." ... Vanderberg...
... Doctor Yuskavich clicks his heels as he bows to the Boddens. "My pleasure, Herr Bodden." The Doctor's english is atrocious ( he is just beginning to learn...
... pleasure, Herr Bodden." The Doctor's english is atrocious ( he is just beginning to learn it) and mixes Dutch and Russian into its syntax. ... door,...
... Abraham smiles at the exchange as he lets his gaze wander around the house. Skating on canals sounded like an excellent way to spend one's youth. It beat...
... Bodden Sr walks with Gaspard, Yuskavich and Abraham. "A most curious and contnental collection of travelers, if I may say so." Bodden looks from one to...
... so." Bodden looks from one to the other "A Frenchman, a Russian Doctor and a free black," There is a slight question to his voice at this last. "All on a...
... Marie will begin the introductions. Most of the assembled guests seem to be related to each other, either by blood or marriage. (OOC: The GM is NOT...
... "I was never very good at it," Marie confesses. "But it was delightful to watch." Passing through the open entry door brings the guests into a wide...
... to watch." ... entrance hall, floored with dark mahogany and teak. Wide stairs lead up to the second floor, but the hosts will lead their guests to the...
Gaspard just walked along with the rest silently, his attempt at gallantry pretty much had failed to make any impression. Cygni however was drawing much...
... Marie will begin the introductions. Most of the assembled guests seem to be related to each other, either by blood or marriage. (OOC: The GM is NOT...
... "No doubt." Isaac agrees. The younger Bodden, still holding Cygni's hand with the edge of his own, offers her his arm and will lead the way into the house....
... "No, not at all." Cygni smiled at him, wondering what he expected of her. "I'm English, mostly, although there is a bit of Scottish in my blood, I'm...
... Bodden chuckles, "You are new to the islands, yes? Nothing exciting happens here and there are only a few European families here. Not many young ladies...