John approached his father, acutely aware of the heightened tension that prevailed between the factions representing Boston and Ireland that encircled them. Douglas appeared entirely out of his element, his mouth opening and closing in a flustered manner before he finally regained control over his faculties.
"Well, well, Douglas. What an unexpected surprise," John managed to articulate, causing the loyal individuals accompanying Douglas to visibly startle at the mention of his name, their countenances betraying an unmistakable sense of apprehension as they gradually came to terms with the dire predicament in which they found themselves.
Brennan, with a tinge of sarcasm infused in his response, retorted, "I can only fathom that it is not a particularly pleasant one. I have been privy to r
