Chapter XIII - New Year Politics
... "Adam, we just read of a downtown Savannah fire.
"Fire? When did this occur?"
"January eleventh. You were probably en route. When did you leave?"
"On the ninth. How severe was it?"
"Reports told of the fire destroying most of the downtown area, fanned by strong winds. The flames roared and smoldered for twelve hours, starting at two o'clock in the morning. It spread to Ellis Square and ignited an illegal cache of gunpowder that fueled the beast throughout the city. We heard over four-hundred structures perished ...
... "He still has the keys to the kingdom. He was just upstairs on the top level."
"I will find him."
I hurriedly climb the stairwell.
"Rufus, how are you?"
I take a second to catch my breath.
He turns toward me, while locking a cell door.
"Why hello, Adam. You sound winded."
"There are more steps than remembered."
"It's been awhile, good to see you. I suppose you heard about ...
