George stuffed his free hand into his coat pocket, fumbling for a pair of handcuffs therein.
20:24, Today: Captain George Yates rolled 2 using 1d6. Preparedness.  Ooops!

"We are making quite a spectacle here.  Kit, can you keep a tight hold on this fella."
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"Alright, Captain," Kit says, eyeing the would-be mugger warily as he moves closer to collar him.

He's no boxer like his cousin, but he's been in more than his fair share of scuffles and he knows the strength desperation can lend a fellow.

"Let him go, Kit. I'm sure it was an honest accident," Jonathan says quietly, "No harm done. Here, fellow, have a pint on me." He slips the man a couple of shillings with a smile.

Once the man is on his way, Jonathan says quietly, "Sorry, Uncle George, but we have nothing on him and a street brawl isn't in our interests just now. We all need to keep a weather eye for any future threats. Here's a cab."

"Very well, my lord" says George with a wince, clearly unhappy about the situation.

George shoots a glare at the other men in the alley, trying to remember their faces should he see them again.

“Let that be a lesson to you young man.  Not all men would be so forgiving.  Remember how fortunate you were this day.  My prayer for you would be that it would be a reminder to help you onto the straight and narrow. “, Father Alden scolded and encouraged all in the same breath.

Father Alden turned and looked at Johnathan with surprise and admiration.  Perhaps he was up to this task, he certainly was showing signs of maturity.

"Something isn't right here - I wish you hadn't cut him loose," Kit says uneasily.

"London has a criminal element, sure, but to be a victim twice in one morning?  That's more than coincidence.  I've half a mind to follow him and see what shakes out..."

  ((OOC: Kit hasn't seen the three lurking men, as I understand it.))

Folks, you can continue this conversation here if you wish link to a message in this game. Meanwhile...

According to Captain Yates' street map it's almost two miles to the hotel so you decide to take a taxi. After an agreeable lunch at the Savoy Grill the afternoon lies before you.

We can skip through the details unless something comes up, just let me know what your doing before the lawyers later on.

"Well, Uncle George, I expect we should get down to Scotland Yard and report the theft of those documents. It occurs that someone might try to use that letter of introduction to impersonate me."

He turns to Father Alden and Kit, "No sense you fellows wasting the afternoon at this. You should see some of London and we'll meet you at the hotel after we finish at the lawyers. Oh, Father, you might ask the hotel to book our train tickets to... What station are we going to, George?"

"The Express from Kings Cross to York should do.  We can work out the rest later."

“Good idea, best of luck at the Yard”, Father Alden nods.

Turning towards Kit he says, “This may be the opportunity you were looking for to go see some of the city.  I will be happy to secure the train tickets.  Enjoy.”  He smiles at Kit  and strides off on his mission, happy to be useful.

As Father Alden headed towards the concierge, he thought he might try to find the local Anglican parish if time permitted.

Well, places to go, people to hopefully impress.  Kit sets out to meet his potential new publishers with mixed feelings.

He'd been feeling more confident about this interview on the voyage over, before the day had turned out to be one of petty theft and past sorrows.  Still, he plans to bounce back.

Father Alden consults the concierge and is directed to the parish church of St Paul's a few streets away. He also notices that the hotel provides a reservation service for various lines, and provisionallay books them a first class carriage on the express to York tomorrow morning.

Kit hops into a cab to Euston Road and the offices of Hodder and Stoughton, while Jonathan and George head to Scotland yard to report the theft and pick up George's gun licence.

Father Alden, Kit and Geroge, you may make a one or two point spends on Credit Rating if you desire. I will then fill out the details of your visits

Later in the afternoon Jonathan and Kit arrive half an hour early for the appointment with the lawyers, but that presents no problem and they are soon ensconced in a cosy office with Everett Senior as he goes through the finer points of Jonathans inheritance. It seems Jonathan owns a valuable property in the city, 1 Kingsgate Square, a ten bedroom residence in Mayfair. During Jonathan's father's incarceration it was looked after by the Hendersens, the housekeeper and gardener from the original staff. In the last few weeks they have been preparing for your arrival, airing out the house and recruiting a small complement of servants. The residence is now ready for you to move into immediately if you desire.

Jonathan also owns a 300 acre estate in Northumbria, with Blenheim House, a fifteenth century mansion, at the centre. The property is still maintained by the estate manager James Black and actually makes a small profit, mainly from the raising of sheep and cattle. Blenheim House is just below the border with Scotland and somewhat isolated. It will take the better part of a days travel to get there.

Most of Jonathan's income is from dividends and coupons from a portfolio of stocks and bonds. Everett makes no secret of the fact that he wants Jonathan to stay and take his rightful place as an English Lord (including his seat in the House of Lords).

Father Alden nodded his thanks to the concierge and after securing the tickets, left the hotel and walked at a brisk pace towards the parish church.

Credit Rating - 1 Pt Spend.
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"Inspector Teal, Captain George Yates US Army Retired, at your service.  After all our correspondence I an glad to get to meet you in person..."

George want permits for ALL his weapons; he will spend 2 Credit Rating Points on this.
The Springfield 30odd6, The Colt Automatic 1911A1, and his Cavalry Sabre included.

Jonathan explains how he has just come to England to claim his inheritance. He doesn't omit that his inheritance includes a peerage. He tells how he was robbed by a pickpocket of two documents, a letter of introduction from his attorney to his bank and a letter left for him by his father.

As he has made himself known to the bank and advised them to disregard any introductory letter, his only real goal is to recover, if possible, the letter from his father, which has tremendous sentimental value.

Jonathan makes his report, and the constable, clearly impressed by Jonathan's title, assures you that inquires will be made. George Yates meets Inspector Teal, who it turns out has a broth-in-law in the Boston hunt. They are soon chatting like old friends, and permits for all your weapons will not be a problem.

You can also use Inspector Teal as a police contact when required.

Father Alden makes the acquaintance of Reverend Marsh, the parish priest, and soon the two young men are debating theology over a cup of tea in the vestry.

Reverend Marsh way also be called upon for a favour if required.

“It has truly been a pleasure, Reverend”  Father Alden says thankfully as he gets up to leave.

“But my party has a trip ahead of us in the morning.  So I will take my leave.”  Father Alden shakes Reverend Marsh’s hand.  “I look forward to continuing our discussion when we are back in town.”

Father Alden had a little more jump in his stride as he heads back to the hotel, it had been a good day.

"It's been great Claude!  The next time you go to Boston we'll paint the town red.
I'll arrange some golf with the Commissioner too, if you and the good lady wife feel like a change of scenery?"

George puts the permits safely in his waistcoat pocket, with a tap.

Kit and Father Alden are waiting in the Savoy longue when Jonathan and George get back to the hotel, a shade before 7 o'clock.

“Ah, there they are.”, commented Father Alden as he pointed out Jonathan and George to Kit.

As George and Kit came nearer, he asked “I hope everyone had a fruitful day.  Shall we catch a late dinner here in the restaurant?”

"Definately Father.  I have made a useful contact at Scotland Yard, and now have legal weapons."

Father Alden widened his eyes in mild surprise, “Well, that is very proactive of you Captain Yates, let’s hope we have no need for them.”

Turning to Jonathan he asked, “And was your day productive as well?”.

"Yes, Father, we spent boring but useful hours with the attorneys and I made my report to the police, though I doubt it will do any good."

“Doing the right thing will always do some good.  It’s just isn’t always apparent to us what it might be” he said with an optimistic tone. Turning so he could see everyone, “Shall we?”, he asked and pointed towards the dining room.

After an agreeable dinner Jonathan settles down in an armchair in the hotel lounge and loses himself in his father's diary. It quickly becomes apparent that Joseph Deville was a decent and honourable man, trying his best to live up to the role fate had assigned him. He was very much in love with Jonathan's mother, and slightly in awe of his father, Charles Deville, who comes across as a bit of an ogre. The first three years are somewhat unremarkable, and Jonathan finds himself skimming - but then things take a more sinister turn...

The next morning Jonathan and his companions are ensconced in the first class carriage on the express to York, and Jonathan has time to share his discoveries with his companions.