ortant, Willem ought to have more assistance at the vineyard, so the slave Jango was excused from his duties at the fort. Then, three months before they were to leave, Robert said that he had a surprise for her on this trip, a very, very special surprise that was going to fill her with joy. “We’ll find out who lied about you,” Dougless said. There had been talk among the Compagnie buyers of a proposed rent for farms such as Van Doorn occupied-nothing definite .
You are to be rewarded. He knew she wanted this information—look how she’d pestered him for Robert Sydney’s name—but he didn’t feel like asking her why. And there was the child. It was important that she talk with this girl, and a long ride across the flats would give her just enough time.
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