Private Message to Barty and Claudius

[alt_lucius]

Just received an owl from my former clerk, Virgil Crispin. He's been asked to go to the Fleet home.

Barty, you've not uncovered any evidence implicating him in this sordid business? Cannot believe he would be so foolish but ... stranger things have happened.

Or is there some other force in play? Just Monday we were speaking of his ambitions.

Comments

[alt_crouch_jr]

Apologies. Gather you've had your answer already. Can confirm all associated tasks compete.

Crispin exceeded expectations. Your mentoring paid rich fruit.

[alt_lucius]

Yes, besides Claudius' answer, Crispin came here directly the deed was done. We shared a drink to mark his success.

Hear you have quit the constant vigil in Scotland. Fletcher believes the worst is past. Your assessment? We ought to meet soon to discuss the school in more detail. Have you plans this evening?

[alt_crouch_jr]

Must apologise again. Only seeing this now. Bella and I have been in the field.

Could meet now or at your convenience tomorrow. Will be engaged tomorrow as today, but if we set a time, I'll arrange to be there.

[alt_lucius]

Now is likely best; still trying to catch one or two of the others before the meeting and cannot guarantee where that shall best occur.

At this hour .... Meet me at the Admiralty House. Unless you prefer Marlborough.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Admiralty is fine.

[alt_crouch_jr]

As for T, he is recovering. Slowly. Fletcher's recommendations and the Matron's care reversed his decline. When lucid, he's distressed to have caused bother. Came away when he was strong enough to insist. Not wise to vex him at any time, but seemed particularly unwise under the circumstances.