Chapter 32: Robert Going with the Flow

The Cuban rebellion was instigated by the British, a fact even the inattentive Vienna Government could discern, naturally the Spaniards could not be unaware.

Yet, at this juncture, apart from cursing the British for their unscrupulous actions, there was nothing the Spanish Government could do.

Such were the rules of the game; even to "protest," one first needed to present evidence.

The British, experienced as they were, how could they possibly leave obvious evidence implicating themselves?

Lack of evidence wasn't a major problem—if the Spaniards were convinced that the British were behind it, they could completely resort to covert retaliation.

With neither evidence nor strength, they could only swallow this bitter loss in silence.

Evidently, this was not acceptable to the Spanish Government. In search of international support and to apply diplomatic pressure on the British, Spanish diplomats once again became busy.

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"The Spaniards are seeking help again!"