Guests to Corsica

[Foxglove]

It did surprise Gen that the Director outright admitted that the Bretonian parliament might have already considered force measures to ensure a war-capable pupulation. Still, this might be something of use. "Of course," Gen began slowly, looking at the woman in front of her intently, the issue of the data now forgotten in her mind. "The Maltese are quite adept at long wars, as you surely know." Another pause. "Wars are costly, but money 'as never been a problem for the Dons. It is because of that that Maltese ships are some of the safest space-faring vessels there are. Need to protect the numbers, if you understand — not just because the Cardamine makes it easier to raise them naturally."

She rubbed her eyes for a moment. "The birth of a child is a 'uge thing on Malta. The families 'ost grandiose festivities and the relatives make gifts to the newborn so it can start into life with possessions." Of course, only the rich families could do that and only if they weren't slaves, but life didn't revolve around these people anyways, so why mention them? "Even the workers that come to us from Liberty find that their ubications on Malta are only as bad as they make them. I think the Bretonian culture might do well adopting a similar outlook on life as we do if you are planning on continuing the war against the crown. I'm sure a woman like you can understand the utilitarian need to."

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