Mister Beckett sat by my side and Tobias Smith road with the driver, but what had become of Edmund? “Mister Beckett, thank you for saving me from what would surely have been a horrible fate.” “You are quite welcome, Lady Catherine, but your gratitude is misplaced. It is Captain Drake who came up with the plan and the coin.” “Please, give him my thanks.” My back stiffened against the seat and my heart ached. I remained silent for the remainder of the carriage ride. Since they were acting as emissaries of the Duke of Devonshire, Edmund must surely have received his ransom. When the carriage pulled up to the docks, I was surprised not to find The Lady Victoria. Mister Beckett handed me down from the carriage and my feet barely touched the ground as I was quickly ushered onto the large and sturdy ship at the dock. A lump formed in my throat when I then spied Mary, hurrying across the deck to greet me.
