Tropical Heroes

08 - Governor General

It was a beautiful morning in Salvador. The blue and cloudless sky, the cool breeze and the warm sun indicated the spring near the southern tropic. At

seat of the Government General, a man came and identified the soldier who was a guard. It was Pedro Afonso and had an appointment with the Governor.

It was announced and soon entered the room where the highest authority of the colony dispatched on behalf of the king.

- Good morning, Governor, how are you?

- Well, Captain Pedro Afonso. What brings you so urgently?

- Problems and Solutions, Mr. Governor.

- Actually, European problems?

- No, these know that the Royal Navy is concerned.

- Well, what else can it be?

- Are local problems, Mr. Governor.

- I imagine. Are savages?

- Yes, own. You may have heard some rumors.

- More than rumors, captain. I'm living proof. But you also talked solution? You should know that the army and Royal Navy are

committed to defending the coast against the French and Dutch.

- Yes, I also have this information and I am aware of the action taken by you, so said solution.

- So tell me what cards have the sleeves, sir captain.

- The solution would be an attack on the town of Indians.

- You make me laugh with his jokes, Captain. Without soldiers and without knowing where is this fabled city? Only you!

- No, Mr. Governor, I'm not kidding, nor come here to waste our precious time. Listen to me and understand where I want

to arrive.

- For your information, this city is secret even to the Indians.

- Let me explain before giving his final word, Mr. Governor, is what I ask.

- Proceed.

- My suggestion is to form a small group to find the city of the Indians. This delegation would have the sole purpose of mapping the

way. With this information, we could organize an army of defense or anticipate an attack until we have enough to

destroy them. The first step in solving the problem is the location, the remainder will only result.

- Your suggestion, sir captain, is very good, but there is a small problem. Neither the Indians know where is this city, as then

We find? Did the delegation would look under every stone of the colony?

- That's where I come in, Mr. Governor. I know of an Indian who has been in this city.

- And what do you think will help us?

- He is a slave. Your freedom.

- And you trust him?

- I trust my men.

- But, Captain, there are two things I do not understand. The first is its interest in the subject, as it does not involve their land. The second is

why are you asking me for permission to execute this plan? His captaincy is prosperous and resources you have.

- I believe, Mr. Governor, it is best to cut it in the bud as he has not yet taken unmanageable proportions. The problem has not

He came to my captaincy, but if no action is taken, it will come. I believe that we must act as soon as possible. On his second

placement, I tell you: if the route plan goes well, I'll be doing well to me, to the colony and the king. I believe that the ease of obtaining

provisions and ammunition, in other captaincies, through a Governor-General Seal would be of great value, since my captaincy also

goes through problems like all the others. In the end, it will come to the Government general much cheaper than the mobilization of a small

army for this search, and does not use resources of the Crown.

- Now I understand your plans and say they are good, but the information has to be sure and certain. It is very interesting to a small and agile

group, in addition to the reduced cost to the public coffers. I'll think fondly in its proposal, and in three days I will give you the answer.

- Of course, Mr. Governor.

- Up until!

Pedro Afonso left the headquarters of the General Government. The Governor closed the door to the waiting room and went to a side door into the

office.

- Between, commander Manuel.- said, opening the door.

- With your permission, Mr. Governor.

- Sit by favor.O commander thanked him and sat in front of the Governor.

- Commander, what do you think of the proposal of Captain Pedro Afonso?

- I'ts very interesting.

- You trust him?

- Excuse me, Mr. Governor, do not understand the question.

- Commander, I saw him born and have always been very attached to her father. I ask for your honest answer, as we are fraternal. Do you trust the captain

Afonso?

- Lord, I only trust those I know who won this possibility, in addition to our brothers masons.

- Okay, but I know the captain Pedro Afonso and fame that precedes it. It's not the kind of man who does things for free, or, as they say

then, does not point unknotted! Something tells me that there is much more behind it, just that I have not figured out what it is. He is a fox and all

care is. It is of noble family and very close to the king. Give the Real Seal someone is giving too much power in the hands of a man, so it takes

that person is more than reliable. Commander Manuel, you follow and discover the true interest of this captain

endeavor. The order requires, once again, of their services. To you I will give the King's seal and the command of the expedition.

- Thanks for the vote of confidence, Mr. Governor. It seems that already knew the subject to be treated before the visit of Captain.

- Commander, our brothers told me what I need to know, and believe, were not few. Get ready to leave the twenty-third. it is

dispensed.

- With your permission, sir.

When the commander was leaving, the Governor said:

- Congratulations on your victory, my brother. I will make another recommendation to their king. The Great Architect of the Universe sees and is always at our side.

- Thank you brother.

The official left the government headquarters and went to the barracks where arrumaria the travel luggage and would wait for further orders.

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