Erk took out his fob watch and glanced at it, he then put it back in his pocket. He tapped the front carriage partition with his hand and a few seconds later, the flap there was opened.
" yes Milord?" the Coachman asked.
" South Basin! he instructed.
" yes Milord, he said and the flap was shut again.
" Is it that far?" Ella queried, thinking it could be far and she didn't bring any clothes with her.
"It is, he replied. Only a few hours and we will be there. Most of my ships come from there, he added.
" you own ships? she exclaimed.
" four of them, and am hoping to add to that number, he said taking off his mask. I import and export, he smiled at her, she smiled back after seeing his pretty face.
" I don't know anything about business, but it sounds good to me. You are hard working, she praised him.
" am not, he responded. I don't do anything, they do it for me.