AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part VI.

[orchid blossom]

He says, "Offenbach was well loved here in Paris. For his memorial concerts the entire hall was filled every night. While this tribute is less well attended, the people here are here for the right reasons. I am glad that we were in town when this took place, an unexpected surprise. And the best is probably yet to come, as he is best known for this later works. I am curious what they have selected from the last quarter-century of his life."

"So am I," she smiled. "It's going to be ridiculously late by the time we get back to the farm. Not that I have anything to be up for in the morning. Tomorrow evening it's back to reality."

 

[Silver Moon]

.....Orabi completely convinced the Queen to abandon all here per-exisiting thoughts and adopt his, well then sir you are not only underestimating the Queen's abilities, but calling into question her intelligence, and that sir is not to be tolerated in any country. And the line to defend the honor of the Queen and challenge you for such a slur is quite long and starts behind me" finishes George with a chilled tone. "Did Prince Albert have Victoria speaking German a week after he married her? Did he have her eating sauerbraten for tea? No, he did not. So do not besmirch the will, independence or faithfulness to this country of this Queen."

When George makes the 'challenge' and 'slur' comments the poker-face that Wolseley had worn until this point shatters. As soon as George pauses next he interjects, "Sir, I would never show disrespect to a fine monarch as Queen Neferka. That was clearly not my intent, and if I said anything in the passion of the moment which implied that I most humbly apologize. We wish nothing for Queen Neferka other than a long an successful reign."

"Oh, I understand the full authority granted to men in your position. Nor am I implying that you need to contact the Prime Minister. Rather I am suggesting that the Prime Minister was explicit in his instructions and guidance to you before you left. To protect the plutocrats of London, the bankers. To make decisions to further the interests of the Banks, to place money first, rather than the safety and security of your forces, before the interests of the British people, before the good of the Empire and the Commonwealth, and certainly before your own ethics as a gentleman and an officer.

So, General, you have heard my proposals, but I have heard nothing from you in the form of a concrete suggestion, a practical resolution. What would you see done?" asks George.

"The safety and security of the British forces and the people of Great Britain are my primary concern. Our forces in India, Australia, New Zealand, as well as southern and southeastern Africa would all be at risk without continuous passage through the canal. To that end we must protect that waterway. By maintaining bases for British ships in Alexandria, Port Said and Suez that can be accomplished.

We have heard that Queen Neferka will be declaring the canal off-limits to France and other nations that possess plundered Egyptian artifacts. In this effort we can be of great assistance to her, being able to enforce her decrees as to the access to the waterway.

And we can also help with her own internal security. She may have pacified Orabi, however his example has now been witnessed by all of the officers of his army. There is nothing to stop one of them from mounting another revolt. Having our forces nearby, to compliment her own forces , would help suppress thoughts among those men of revolution. Is it not better sir, to prevent a war from ever occurring than to have to fight for peace once one has started?"

 

[Silver Moon]

"So am I," she smiled. "It's going to be ridiculously late by the time we get back to the farm. Not that I have anything to be up for in the morning. Tomorrow evening it's back to reality."

He replies, "Not that late. This performance may have started at what would be considered the regular theater time in New York or London, however in Paris shows and concerts normally begin a few hours later. This was earlier due to the planned length, which is most-likely what suppressed the attendance.

But yes, we are no rush to awaken tomorrow since we will not be departing until after sunset. However, I do want to leave sufficient time to show you what we have in the adjacent barn."

 

[orchid blossom]

But yes, we are no rush to awaken tomorrow since we will not be departing until after sunset. However, I do want to leave sufficient time to show you what we have in the adjacent barn."

"You know, to an innocent American like me, showing a girl something in the barn means something completely different," she smirked.

 

[Silver Moon]

"You know, to an innocent American like me, showing a girl something in the barn means something completely different," she smirked.

He smiles and says, "Who is to say which meaning I had?"

 

[Silver Moon]

OOC: So here we are at the end of January. I know that I've said this before but I really do plan to complete this module within the next month (unless an all out war between Britain and Egypt breaks out due to negotiations breaking down). At this point the only major thing left is George's negotiations with Orabi and the British. He also needs to negotiate his reward with the Queen (although after giving it further consideration, I am sure he may reconsider the Princess's marriage request). ). I have a few more things in mind for the Abby/Callum interlude, but those can be speeded up or slowed down to dovetail with the other storyline. (Plus they are currently 12 hours ahead). Hopefully Steve will also log in at some point, I have things for Lawrence to do if he is around to post.

 

[orchid blossom]

He smiles and says, "Who is to say which meaning I had?"

"Well, aren't we cheeky today," she laughed. "I'm sure I'll be thrilled to see whatever it is you want to show me."

After a few moments she asked, "So, why the photographers with your friend?"

 

[Silver Moon]

"After a few moments she asked, "So, why the photographers with your friend?"

"Who? You mean the Grand Duke Vladimir? Probably because his brother Alexander is the Czar of Russia."

 

[orchid blossom]

"Who? You mean the Grand Duke Vladimir? Probably because his brother Alexander is the Czar of Russia."

She waved her hand carelessly. "Oh, that would explain that, then. How did you happen to meet a member of the Russian royal family? And make him like you so much?"

 

[Silver Moon]

She waved her hand carelessly. "Oh, that would explain that, then. How did you happen to meet a member of the Russian royal family? And make him like you so much?"

He casually says, "I saved the life of his father, Czar Alexander II. Possibly Vladimir's life as well as they were together. They were with the French Emperor Napoleon III, so he also might have been killed. I was ten years old at the time."