I reminded him that the captains aboard the steamboats had plenty of shackles, and if he felt one or more of his men were dangerous, he should have th... captain shackle them for the duration. If someone were hurt, every one of his men would sit inside a warehouse until one side sued for peace. He assured me that he understood and appreciated us not sending them to rot in a prison for the duration.July 8We hadn’t even finished cataloging the contents of the boats we brought back, deciding what to. They will swoon with envy!" No, Meg. I do not wish for them to find a way to mar my happiness. They always do. They do not welcome my presence as they do yours. You know that I have never fit in with the rest of the girls. I am most certain they will find a way to tarnish this day for me if we inform them of my engagement. Besides, I would like to speak with your Maman and if I do not speak with her tonight, I shall have to wait until next Sunday. My inquiries cannot wait another day, much less. That is not nice.” “I am telling you the truth. I don’t know why they have such an effect on me, but they do,” I assured her. Adeline grabbed her belly and broke out in laughter. “I’m sorry for laughing. That is absurd!” “Perhaps it is absurd, but it is the truth,” I chuckled. "You have an infectious laugh, Adeline.” “I am not afraid of stone gargoyles. In fact, I feel sad for them. They look trapped to me, cursed for an eternity in stone, futilely trying to come to life.” I smiled. I said I saw her bra and panty in the hanger. She immediately ran into the room did something and came out and said sorry. I understood and said that’s okay.I insisted her to sleep without those. She said she can’t as she never had. She said she’ll wear those before going to sleep. Ahe removed it since it’s a bit itchy down there. I didn’t say anything about that but said let’s got to sleep. Today I’ll sleep down. She said okay and I went changed into my shorts with no inners.She asked me what.