Nor is it sure that the Eastern colonies will be crushed by the King.

But, should they be, Kentucky would never desert them to join Spain." Alvarez frowned, and his temper began to rise.

Henry was showing more finesse and more knowledge of the world and its events than he had thought possible in one just come out of the woods.
"By entering my service, by becoming a lieutenant of mine, you have all to gain and nothing to lose," he said, resuming his customary tone of superiority.
Henry instantly felt the change of manner and resented it.
"I could not dream of accepting such an offer," he said, "but, if I should, I'd merely take the place that you've already given to Braxton Wyatt, a renegade.

He thinks it is his, and you have made him think it is his.

If you do not keep faith with him how could I believe that you would keep faith with me ?" The dark blood of anger flushed the Spaniard's face.