I was a favorite at the court and I have many friends there.

The King might be persuaded that Bernardo Galvez is not a fit representative of the royal interests in Louisiana." Francisco Alvarez leaned a little forward and his blue eyes, usually so chill, sparkled now with fire.

He was speaking of what lay next to his heart.

Braxton Wyatt, full of shrewdness and perception, understood at once.
"Bernardo Galvez might give way as Governor General of Louisiana," said the renegade, "to be succeeded by a better man, one who had the real interests of Spain at heart, one who would refuse to give the slightest aid to rebels, rebels who would strike against a throne!" The Spaniard looked pleased.
"I see that you are a man of penetration, Senor Wyatt," he said, "and I am fortunate in having you as a lieutenant.

You have divined my thought.