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Élie thinks about what he has to do...
Élie
I have to hide all of this until we get to port. No one should be able to get into my bag if I tie my trick knot.
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Élie is nervous for the rest of the voyage. Will he get caught?
After several more days of sailing, Quebec City’s harbour is in view.
The captain goes off to give his report to the Admiralty.
His Majesty’s Lieutenant General at the Admiralty questions the captain of the privateer and two of the crew members, as well as the captain of the RELIABLE and his first mate, to find out how the prize went. Following questioning, the haul is considered “good” because it was taken within the rules.
His Majesty’s Lieutenant General
On which passport have you been sailing?
Where did you obtain weapons for this ship?
What did you plan to do on your ship?
Where did you take your haul?
Were you with Michel Delatour when the Reliable was captured?
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The clerk goes aboard the captured ship. He takes note of everything: the inventory can take a few days.
Afterwards, official seals are affixed until the items are sold at auction.
Later, at the Admiralty, Élie shows the evidence to the King’s Lieutenant-General.
His Majesty’s Lieutenant General
... Jewellery… Illegal weapon… Stolen booty…
... Not the first time…
... Hiding in a cove near Saint Paul Island…
You have his notebook too? You’re very lucky that no one surprised you!
Labranche
On almost every excursion… Especially jewels, salt — anything that keeps well. Everyone is in cahoots…
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By order of His Majesty
Pursuant to the judgement of the Lieutenant-General of the Admiralty on this Third day of the month of August and by order of the Civil and Criminal Lieutenant-General at the seat of the Quebec Marshal and Admiralty rendered effective the Fifth of this same month, let it be known that Captain Michel Delatour, here before commander of the duly mandated privateer TÉMÉRAIRE, is found guilty of stealing from the King his fair share and of having hidden portions of the goods to resell for his own profit. The aforementioned Delatour is ordered to pay a fine of fifteen pounds, otherwise his goods will be seized. Marked with the fleur–de-lys on his right arm, before those who wish to witness, this Monday the fourteenth at Place Royale. And will be relieved of his hidden plunder by the Admiralty who will seize it.
Rendered at this city’s Courthouse by Me, His Majesty’s Lieutenant-General of the Admiralty, the undersigned
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Disappointed by his first privateer adventure, Élie returns to fishing, a more dependable and peaceful way to make a living… Unless he is captured by an enemy privateer!