Bab 111: Chapter 50: Turncoat Part 2

"I heard the burned-out hulk of your steam carriage was found on the Chessop Bridge."

"We had a bit of trouble."

"The kind of trouble which leaves bodies behind." The Inspector looked sharply at Cal.

"I am not well-liked in some circles."

"Forgive me, my Lady, but dislike doesn't usually result in corpses and beatings."

"This is true, but the people involved have goals beyond the obvious." Cal closed her eyes and picked her words carefully. "You may know a bit of the work I am doing."

"I know you are introduced as the Lady Commander, have been linked in some minds with a certain Ambassador. The exact nature of your work is not my business."

"I would be surprised if you had. The people who work for me are sworn to secrecy. This project will turn the tide of the next war."

"You are suggesting this was an attempt to gain information from you."