“He acted and spoke like a merchant and a shipowner,” the clerk said. “But looking back, he was ill-at-ease, as if he was not quite who he said he was.”
“Thank you,” Watters lifted the documents. “You have been most helpful.”
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“So, Mr Muirhead is getting himself in trouble,” Duff said.
“Either that or somebody is getting him in trouble,” Watters placed the British United document beside the others. “The signatures match the Scottish and English but not the Dundee Maritime. I’d say the same man purchased the documents, and it was not Mr Muirhead.”
“Why?” Duff said. “Why would anybody part with money for no reason?”
Watters poured himself another mug of tea. “That, Duff, I do not know. Did you get my Articles of Agreement – my crew lists?”
“Yes,” Duff handed them over. “There’s T
