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COMPAGNIE DU SCIOTO MEETING AT CAFÉ LE PROCOPE: Novel #3B
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“This coffee is superb,” Jean-Jacques said, standing up to greet them, and, tilting his head almost inaudibly said, “and this table is in a spot where we can talk with some privacy of the matter before us.”
As the men as they settled down, making certain the stranger was between them, Jean-Jacques asked “How was the trip from Alencon?” Then he took his seat, all the while eyeing the stranger before him.
“This is Richard,” Charles said softly to Jean-Jacques while not quite looking at him. “He heard about the American lands, how they offer the opportunity to have a French settlement in the new land, and is quite interested. I brought him with me so he can hear more about our plans.”
The man, not quite looking up, shook his head, as a confirmation of Charles’ words. There was something quite appealing in his gesture, something familiar to Jean-Jacques, something he couldn’t quite put his finger on.
“Are you sure he should be here?” Although Jean-Jacques asked Charles this question with his eyes, Charles understood (more…)
