He had won them over to his agenda without them even suspecting as much about his secret objective. For General Bates, the very fact that the Federati...n wanted the glory holes in Charleston shut down in most areas (and nominally banned throughout the city) before the civil government took over was convenient for him. He could secure the sectors in question with plenty of guards and thus actually avoid any scrutiny that might expose his plan of rape and sadistic sexual torture. Any objections. ”“That’s such a glowing recommendation, Cal. I’m almost glad I’m related to you.”“Thank you. It could be worse. I’m not sure how, but I’m sure we can find a way.”Hannah giggled. “That must be like me needing to get a corncob out of my ass.”Emily laughed. “You’re such a romantic at times. But yes, something like that. I’m just glad that I’m getting out of the headache of having to run your piggy bank. It’ll be so much easier, simply sitting in an office in the trailer and just telling someone to. ”I shrugged. “Thank you, Roger.” It was unnecessary though it is nice of you.”We rode to the Anderson’s in silence. Once there, the driver came around to hold the door. I got out first because I was closer. I could feel Roger’s stare and I felt his disapproval. I didn’t worry about it. Roger was still a work in progress as far as I was concerned. I did wait for him to get out of the limo. We walked together but neither of us touched the other.We were directed to double doors which were opened. We needed wagons and carts and draught animals to haul them. I gave him the job of finding them and loading them with provisions and organizing them for our march to join Lord Omar. I pointed out that an army travelled on its stomach and that any men we took with us would need plenty of food and water and the animals would need fodder. He grumbled about it for a moment or two until I handed him a sack of coins and a detail of men to help him out. I was certain that if necessary, the jingling of.