Wylder's Hand Chapter 41 - In Which Sir Francis Seddley Manipulates

In which Major Jackson, troubled by Captain Lake’s grave condition, contemplates a swift departure amid the sombre atmosphere of Brandon, while Dr Buddle attends tirelessly to the patient’s uncertain fate. Meanwhile, a curious letter from Marseilles arrives, hinting at intricate schemes and secret manoeuvres that unsettle those close to the matter as they await clearer tidings.