The "detestable fellow" was named Blitz, the second son of a merchant family.
This time, he had been ordered to South Innis to manage a plantation. It sounded rather like exile.
For that reason, his mood had not been particularly pleasant.
Later, he met Aaron, Kane, and the others at the card table, and a few minor conflicts broke out. He had lost at gambling and refused to pay up, and he had also shown jealousy toward Aaron...
Every little circle had its leader, and Bott, Paul, and the others tacitly acknowledged Aaron as theirs, because he was staying in first class.
Well, the reason for his superior status was just that plain and unadorned.
Blitz was fairly handsome and had attended a vocational college. He felt his talents had gone unrecognized, and he envied Aaron even more—so young, more handsome than him, wealthy... and the recipient of a large inheritance.
When he also learned about Miss Helen Candy, a plan immediately sprang up in his heart.
Yes, he wanted to seduce this young lady. It would be even better if he could beguile her into eloping with her dowry.
In the chaotic place that was South Innis, he could hide anywhere and evade the subsequent pursuit. Ten thousand pounds was enough to buy many plantations and live like a wealthy man.
Unfortunately, he had forgotten one thing.
Though Miss Helen Candy had a poor reputation and liked thrills, liked adventure... two old-fashioned matrons specially chosen by the count, along with a troop of servants, were at her side.
It was said that they had always wanted Miss Helen Candy to remain in her suite until the voyage was over. They even wanted to dictate where she put her hands when she slept at night!
This time, Miss Helen Candy