The Cavalier Club

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Stanley Goldyn. The Cavalier Club

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For Irene, Damian and Mark,

and to Ricky—naughty to the end.

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The odd enemy shot struck occasionally into the stone wall beside them, but they were well protected. “There are so many of them,” Jack added, his smile icy, “that their continued surge may eventually crush us by sheer numbers and firepower. Despite their losses, all they need is larger, well-placed cannons, and they’ll take the city in a matter of days.” His measured tone was grim, his frown cold. He was not ordinarily someone who allowed insecurity to contaminate his mind.

“We’ll move away from here when it gets too dark to shoot.” Jack looked up to gauge the sky as it loured ominously. “How many shots have you left, Chauvin?”

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