Charles watched the other players carefully, he'd made a few discreet inquiries about the gentlemen he wasn't as familiar with and was reasonably comfortable with their card playing talents, or lack thereof. Barrett was the dangerous one; Charles recognized and respected his skill and ability, but he wasn't overly worried, he had faith in his own talents to best him. Since arriving in Wellington, it had been Charles Suisted's sole desire to bring about the downfall of Richard Barrett and ...