The Fox of France No Chapter 475: The Siege (1)

If this had happened a few months ago, Captain Jarvis leading his n to apprehend soone would likely result in not just the target disappearing, but so of his own n as well. However, the situation had slightly improved recently, as the British forces had consolidated their troops. Now, in Dublin, the number of British soldiers might not even surpass the local Irish population.

This, in turn, sowhat improved Dublin's "public safety". At most, the target of an arrest might disappear, rather than the arresting party itself.

However, when Captain Jarvis and his n stord into a certain courtyard, they found it deserted. Clearly, soone had leaked information.

Jarvis was furious, berating his subordinates who participated in the operation. He threatened to hand them over to the British authorities. But everyone was not really afraid. Firstly, the British were too preoccupied with their own affairs to care about such minor issues.

Secondly, the British's crackdown on these matters had significantly decreased in intensity over ti.

It was rumored that after the British retreated to Dublin, to ensure defense, soone proposed to the Duke of Norfolk, the governor, that all Irish people in Dublin should be killed or expelled.

However, both suggestions were dismissed by the Duke of Norfolk. Massacres? After wiping out the Irish, what would happen if they joined the French forces landing in Britain?

The Duke of Norfolk was not worried about the Irish seeking revenge on British civilians. Civilians were expendable. But he was concerned that such actions would greatly increase the cost of any potential compromise. Most importantly, it could include himself and his family as part of that increased cost. Engaging in such detrintal actions to the nation, his family, and himself was unthinkable unless one was foolish.

As for expelling the Dubliners, the Duke of Norfolk thought his subordinates were idiots. Was it because the rebels outside didn't know Dublin well, or were they worried about having too few n?

This attitude quickly made its way down the ranks. After all, not everyone at the bottom was a fool. They realized that the situation was off, with the higher-ups considering their own escape routes. Pressure could lead to mass desertions, and those at the bottom couldn't bear such responsibility. So even the British were no longer pursuing these matters as rigorously.

Captain Jarvis was heartbroken, realizing that as a "die-hard loyalist