Tale Of Sarna The Shield Warrior First United Army

TA Sea / Santee

Mister Wilson, remember now, we are flyin the flag of First United under the Brit flag. That how ya know who we are. Do not engage in a fight, get home, inform Command. Yes, Sir, I figure least eight weeks, unless we run into weather, Sir. Tell Bill,
ta only trust them, so far. I've a terrible feeling in my gut. They seem friendly, somethin is eating at me, Mister. Busard learns while you are here, I'll tell Bill all you told me. Off with ya Wilson, may the wind and seas be with ya. Aye Sir, watch yourself, Sir, bye, your leave.

Busard walked away, not looking back. He longed to leave, watching the Stella sail off would hurt too much. Thinking Wilson you or Mister Meyer would be the only two that could pull this off alone. Bell, I thank you for the time alone with Wilson. I am not a spy Sir nor was I ordered to watch you. Well try and keep you out of trouble.
You know a stranger in a strange land, is all.

Mister, I am going, to be honest, that show of force sinking that ship, with that Jet as you call it. Well, Sir, the word you used it's Miffed me. You have plans in place, ya not telling me about. I can feel it.
Your Admiralty best be telling me, those plans. I can't speak of what I don't know, I will check into it. Do that Bell, I trust you. Now that new Inn I be a stayin at. Can we go, I need to think and eat. Forget my ship has left. Yes, the Swans Inn. Just a short walk from here.

                               Santee Carolina
                               First United HQ

Ben, message from Jena was sent over seven weeks ago. She hoped to have Wilmington surrounded by now. Seven weeks, guy must of caught the slowest ship around. No, remember it took him several sailing boats and he even walked some of the way. We heard from Burns or Walson?
Nothing, yet you headed to check our lines? Yes, me and Jacob are checking this morning. Jacob thinks Mitch should be back soon, from seeing Jackson. I've got to go.

Sarna paced the barn some, Walson has been bombarding Charles Town for five weeks minimum. No advance, I know he isn't dallying.
Jackson, no word for two weeks, Burns the same.
I won't need to turn to Florence if Jena has Wilmington if so many, ifs. Columbia is the biggest threat here and now. Think Sarna, attack Columbia or wait for Jackson to move.

Liz stopped then looked at Sarna, she is in thought I'll wait some. What I'm going to tell her, may get me hit or worse gutted with her sword. Sarna, may we speak, please? Liz, of course, come in. Sarna sat down, please, Liz have a seat. What can I do for you? Liz looked away from her then back, Sarna I've sent ten of my Platoon in. Sarna waited for Liz, and? Well, those ten, have been sent to find and kill, Assembly members.

They are to do what? I heard you right! Kill you mean assassinate! Yes, orders are from all the Nobles, Carolina, Ohio, Bama, Missasip, and York.
I don't agree, but I must follow orders. Liz, this could go wrong, but they are after me the same way. I don't like it. Noble's put me in charge, let them do this, it may end it early. The Republic is already at themselves this may help. Liz took a deep breath, let it out. That went better than I thought, it would. Smiling I am headstrong Liz, not outright mean. Keep me informed on this, please.

Sarna on another topic, we need to attack, this not moving may bite us hard. I agree Liz thinking on that now. The rest of the Platoon is doing a long-range patrol. Should be back late tomorrow. Any word on Mitch? No, thinking some time today. After we talk, I'm sure he will find you. Liz nodded bye, your leave. Yes, Liz, be here for evening meal, like you to sit in on the meeting. I'll send a runner.

                                 The Stella

Helm we'll be tacking for near a week maybe two, depends on you and the winds. Hold your course till further notice. Aye Sir. Wilson felt the breeze it was dry but for the sprays from the sea. Clear sky near calm seas. Thinking short shore leave, we are heading home. The men seem happy, they got there needs taken care of and enough ale and rum ta last the trip. The wind chart was correct the way ta England let's hope she be right the return trip.
The wind and current against, for now, slow movin
it a be. Mister Wheeler you have the Bridge man, I want ta recheck the charts.