Chapter 23 The Braithwaite Family
Crossing the boulevard, two carriages finally stopped in front of a circular arch.
In front of the arch, several manor guards were standing with rifles.
One of them threw away the cigarette in his hand and stepped forward.
When he found John sitting in the carriage, he couldn't help but look surprised:
"Master John?"
Didn’t this young master just set out to deliver goods in the morning? Why did he come back so soon?
John Bracewayt in the carriage didn't know the inner thoughts of his guards, but nodded with a gloomy expression:
"Yeah, it's me."
The confused guard then turned to look at Rorschach next to the carriage: "Who is this?"
Upon hearing this, John Bracewright first straightened his chest and then introduced:
"Oh, he is my friend. The famous bounty hunter, "ghost" Rorscher."
Back to his territory, John Bracewayt directed without hesitation:
"You guys, go and move the bodies of Duncan and Oliver first. I have something to tell my mother."
"Duncan Oliver? They're dead?" The guards were obviously very surprised by the news.
"Yes, something went wrong on the way. Put them in the barn first, and then bury them later."
"knew…"
After the guards brought the two bodies out of the carriage, John turned his head and invited with great politeness: "Mr. Rorsch, come in with me..."
"OK."
Following the carriage, Rorschach quickly arrived at the courtyard in front of the mansion.
The entire mansion has been lit by lights, emitting a soft light from the inside out.
Perhaps because he heard the movement of the carriage, the door of the mansion was suddenly opened.
An old black man in a black tuxedo stood at the door.
Immediately afterwards, an old lady with a hooked nose and a mean face walked out surrounded by two men.
Seeing the old lady with traces of time on her face, Rorschach, who had just jumped off the horse, blinked her eyes and immediately recognized the lady's identity:
Katherine Bracewayt, the person in charge of the Bracewayt family!
Looking at the two carriages parked in the courtyard, Mrs. Catherine frowned and immediately recognized the goods on the two carriages, which were the private brewing wines that should be sent to St. Denis today!
Those pair of eyes as sharp as eagles could not help but fall on their son:
"John, what's going on?"
"Mother, this is what happened..."
After briefly retelling the matter, John Bracewayt began to introduce Rorschach next to him:
"...If it weren't for this gentleman, this batch of wine, and my life, might have been taken away by those damn robbers..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Rorschach took a step forward at the right time and took off his hat and greeted him: "Rorschach Anos, it's a privilege to see you."
The surname "Anos" was naturally called by Rorschach himself...
Rorschach's good manners made Mrs. Catherine's impression of him suddenly add a lot of points.
After looking at Rorschach, Mrs. Catherine smiled, "Thank you, Mr. Arnos, for my son to return safely."
"You're welcome, it's just a simple task."
"No, no, for you, maybe it's just a small hand. But for a mother, it's very important."
"Mr. Arnos, you are John's friend, that is, the Bracewayt family. And the Bracewayt family never treats their friends unfairly..."
After a pause, Mrs. Catherine looked up at the sky, as if she had thought of something, and then said:
"Mr. Arnos, you probably haven't had a meal yet? Dinner is ready. Why don't we have dinner together and tell me how you saved John. What do you think?"
He escorted the carriage all the way back to get familiar with the Braceway family. Of course, Rorschach would not miss this opportunity to show off his favorable feelings.
“Extreme honor!”
“Please come in…”
Following John's side, Rorschach finally stepped into the top-notch mansion in this game...
The mansion is only two stories high, but the interior space is very spacious.
Under the reflection of the chandelier, the exquisite murals on the wall are lifelike.
Exquisite decoration, expensive furniture...
Everything is full of the heritage of the ancient plantation family.
Rorschach even saw a huge blue and white porcelain vase placed in the corner of the wall!
It is worth mentioning that although the Civil War has been more than thirty years, slavery has also been abolished.
However, from the black servants who can be seen everywhere in the mansion, we can know that the Braceway family still retains the traditions of the past.
Of course, perhaps these black people were not slaves, but laborers they hired.
In any case, the nature is the same, but the name is different...
Evil capitalism!
Following everyone, Rorschach came to an independent and spacious restaurant.
An oval long table with candlesticks is placed in the center of the dining room, surrounded by about eight exquisitely crafted seats.
On one of the seats, a young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes had already sat.
Rorschach's black eyes coincided with the azure blue ones.
Seeing Roxa's strange face, a hint of curiosity appeared on the other person's face.
Looking at the blonde girl who did not get up in time, Mrs. Catherine frowned slightly and then introduced:
"This is my cousin, Penelope."
"Penelope, this is our guest tonight, Mr. Arnos."
As soon as he finished speaking, the blonde girl stood up after realizing it, bowed slightly to Roxa, and greeted him coldly: "Hello, Mr. Arnos."
Rorschach smiled slightly at first, and took off his hat and greeted: "Hello, Miss Penelope, I'm glad to know you."
This girl looks familiar...
"Okay, sit down and chat slowly. Mr. Arnos, you can sit opposite Penelope, okay?"
"certainly."
Nodding, Rorschach was about to put his cowboy hat back, but was taken first by the black housekeeper standing by the wall:
"Sir, just give me the hat."
After looking at the other party, Rorschach handed over the hat, "Thank you."
And this scene happened to fall in Penelope's eyes, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
When he came to sit opposite Penelope, Rorschach's eyes fell on the beautiful blonde girl again.
This girl is the first young woman he has seen since he came to the Western World with no freckles, sun marks, and acne on his face.
Moreover, judging from her uncovered white skin, we can see that this girl must live a pampered life.
A rich lady...
Just as Rorschach looked at Penelope, he didn't know that the other party was also observing him.
Handsome face, equal courtesy, wild dress...
The image of this brunette young man is somewhat similar to the bounty hunter described in the cheap novel, but not exactly the same.
Thinking of this, the curiosity in Penelope's eyes became even stronger.
Bounty Hunter...
Chapter completed!