Disappointment All Around by Deborah Trowbridge

“What does this say, Rafe?” said Cromwell. “It looks ruined.” He handed over the unsealed letter with a flourish of annoyance. “When did it arrive?” “Minutes ago,” said Rafe.  “Can your youthful vision make anything of it?” Rafe peered and shook his head. “It is run and disfigured. I make no sense of it.” Rafe...