Christophe had ridden at break neck pace back to the Port after leaving the cove. With arrival at warehouse, he found that all was in the end doings of securities against the danger looming closer. Andre' had come and gone, leaving word that all were to meet in the safety of the old Maroon's encampment, nestled in the foothills. Turning mount, speed was regained, leaving the lane and onto High Street, but speed was checked as a carriage appeared, travelling in direction of the quays.
The chaise could have been mistaken for any number of its' kind, but the matched team drawing it were unmistakable. Bay was goaded to motion again, then drawn alongside. Stephen brought carriage to halt, keeping silent in response to the glare cast on Frenchman's expression.
Bay shifted footing, disconcerted to the coming gale, then was manuvered to where Sterling sat.
In a low voice that offered little, if any, friendly exchange, Christophe addressed the other, "You would be wise to inform me that the carriage is vacant of anything other than possessions..."