Chapter 46, Diverting Trouble Eastwards

Moroccan tribes, already hostile towards Spain, naturally had predictable outcomes after acquiring a large amount of arms and ammunition.

Since the sale of arms was already disguised under the guise of the British, it was even less of a stretch to continue pretending it was the British Government supporting the Moroccan anti-Spanish movements.

Having supported the Cuban independence movement before, covertly supporting the Moroccan anti-Spanish movement seemed a very natural maneuver.

At least, from the Moroccan tribal chieftains' way of thinking, there was absolutely no reason to suspect anything. Besides, while many things could deceive, genuine arms and ammunition couldn't lie.

Differences in understanding flawlessly patched up the last loophole in this deceit. The chieftains could never have imagined that the weapons and ammunition, which they considered invaluable, were as cheap as potatoes and wheat in the eyes of others.