Execution [Book 2 of The English Lion]

XLII. Winston

Thursday, 16th November 1939

Dear Winston,

I know that this letter is unexpected but the whole world thinks that I'm a POW and Regillus Eques thinks I have disappeared off of the face of the Earth as I have packed up and left without a word. I also know that it's mid-November, two months into the war. What we will be discussing here in these letters will be confidential and the best course is to actually burn the letters after we read them.

Anyway, back to business. I've attached some statistics and important confidential papers I've might have borrowed from the Nazi government. Well, more like I have obtained them. Do not burn them. Keep it hidden and safe. Trust me, you'll want to refer to them. These are some of the classified papers in regards to the German invasion of Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, and more importantly, France.

-Gallico

P.S. Britannicus and I are both safe. Do not worry nor fret over us.

Thursday, 16th November 1939

Dear Gallico,

Allow me to assume who you and Britannicus are for I have a gnawing feeling that I do know both of you. Clever to use Latin for your codenames. Thank you for the confidential papers and the statistics. Do not worry, I have kept it safe. Keep me posted weekly if possible.

-Winston

Thursday, 30th November 1939

Dear Winston,

Britannicus is returning to his workaholic nature, and November seems to be 'quiet' in regards to Britain and France's situation, even though there is a war happening in other parts of Europe, especially in the east. Again, don't worry over us. Britannicus and I are both safe and sound. We're just taking a vacation of sorts. The vacation isn't random, but it seems like it is from James's point of view. But, for Britannicus's sake, it is necessary and it is worth it.

You better not tell anyone that we're on vacation of sorts. I bet that after we return, someone will have our hide.

-Gallico

Thursday, 30th November 1939

Dear Gallico,

Don't worry as I did not tell anyone. That is good since you're taking a 'vacation', even if it is a vacation of sorts. I will not get into the details of the vacation and how fun it is as I know that it will work out in the end, for Britain's sake. Britannicus deserves it, after all those years. I believe someone is in need of an apology from Neville. After all, very few had seen the threat of Hitler from six years ago. Britannicus is one of those few. Not many had seen Hitler's threat and was so ready to stand up and begin the fight against the tyranny of Hitler. Ever since he was promoted as Chancellor, I believe that the world has slowly awakened to the actual threat of Hitler and Nazi Germany. Yet, it was a very slow awakening. There is no doubt that a few - myself included - are quite opposed to certain policies in relations to the retaliation to the threat in recent years.

But, I will leave you to it and discuss it over with Britannicus. I'm sure you both are enjoying the vacation.

-Winston

Thursday, 7th December 1939

Dear Gallico,

I hope that you and Britannicus are doing well. Of course, I am aware that you both have heard of Italy's declaration of neutrality, which is odd, in my opinion. There must be something going on and I rest assured to a certain extent that Regillus Eques is handling this situation, trying to find out why.

-Winston

Thursday, 7th December 1939

Dear Winston,

Of course, you didn't need to worry. We have heard of Italy's declaration of neutrality, and I assure you, Regillus Eques is investigating it and Britannicus ranted for a good ten minutes before returning to whatever he's doing. Trust me, you - most of all Isabelle - really don't need to know what Britanncus is up to. All will be known in due time, Winston. It is worth the wait.

-Gallico