General Hook never seemed to age. He sat in Jack’s seat, with Colonel St John at his left, yet it was the man at Hook’s right that surprised Jack.
Armaghan gave a slight bow as Jack entered and did not hide his smile.
“Good afternoon, gentlemen,” Jack said, trying not to stare at Armaghan. “To what do I owe the pleasure?”
Pleasure? General Hook has ordered me to some of the worst places in the world, while Armaghan is as enigmatic as ever.
Pleasure? General Hook has ordered me to some of the worst places in the world, while Armaghan is as enigmatic as ever.General Hook poured himself some of William’s brandy, offered the decanter to Jack, and leaned back in his seat. “You know Colonel St John, of course.”
“I do, sir.”
“And I believe you have met Armaghan.”
“I have.” Jack tried to re
