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Chapter 598 - 598 301 Shooting Incident_3 · Oct 21, 2026

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551 Chapter 551 - 551 285 The Insightful Hastings_2 2026-10-21
552 Chapter 552 - 552 285 The Insightful Hastings_3 2026-10-21
553 Chapter 553 - 553 286 How Much is a Police Inspector’s Life Worth 2026-10-21
554 Chapter 554 - 554 286 What’s the Life of a Police Inspector Worth 2026-10-21
555 Chapter 555 - 555 286 How Much is the Life of a Police Inspector Worth 2026-10-21
556 Chapter 556 - 556 286 How Much is the Life of a Police Inspector Worth 2026-10-21
557 Chapter 557 - 557 287 Liverpool’s Chip Problem 2026-10-21
558 Chapter 558 - 558 287 Liverpool’s Chip Problem_2 2026-10-21
559 Chapter 559 - 559 287 Liverpool’s Chip Problem_3 2026-10-21
560 Chapter 560 - 560 288 Children Immigration Plan 2026-10-21
561 Chapter 561 - 561 288 Children’s Immigration Plan_2 2026-10-21
562 Chapter 562 - 562 289 Gladstone’s Family Ethical Drama 2026-10-21
563 Chapter 563 - 563 289 Gladstone’s Family Ethics Drama_2 2026-10-21
564 Chapter 564 - 564 289 Gladstone’s Family Ethics Drama_3 2026-10-21
565 Chapter 565 - 565 290 Social Dance Party 2026-10-21
566 Chapter 566 - 566 290 Social Dance_2 2026-10-21
567 Chapter 567 - 567 290 Social Dance Party_3 2026-10-21
568 Chapter 568 - 568 291 Golden Pig-Raising Expert 2026-10-21
569 Chapter 569 - 569 291 Golden Pig Breeder_2 2026-10-21
570 Chapter 570 - 570 291 Gold Medal Swineherd_3 2026-10-21
571 Chapter 571 - 571 292 The Secret of the Port Authority 2026-10-21
572 Chapter 572 - 572 292 The Secret of the Port Authority_2 2026-10-21
573 Chapter 573 - 573 292 The Secret of the Port Authority_3 2026-10-21
574 Chapter 574 - 574 293 Political Transaction 2026-10-21
575 Chapter 575 - 575 293 Political Transaction_2 2026-10-21
576 Chapter 576 - 576 293 Political Deal_3 2026-10-21
577 Chapter 577 - 577 294 The £200000 Transaction 2026-10-21
578 Chapter 578 - 578 294 The 200000 Pound Deal_2 2026-10-21
579 Chapter 579 - 579 294 The £200000 Deal_3 2026-10-21
580 Chapter 580 - 580 295 Corrupted 2026-10-21
581 Chapter 581 - 581 295 Corrupted_2 2026-10-21
582 Chapter 582 - 582 295 Corrupted_3 2026-10-21
583 Chapter 583 - 583 296 Early Human Love Issues 2026-10-21
584 Chapter 584 - 584 296 Early Human Love Issues_2 2026-10-21
585 Chapter 585 - 585 296 Early Human Romantic Problems_3 2026-10-21
586 Chapter 586 - 586 297 Medical Ethics Issues in the 19th Century 2026-10-21
587 Chapter 587 - 587 297 Medical Ethics Issues in the 19th Century_2 2026-10-21
588 Chapter 588 - 588 297 19th Century Medical Ethics Issues_3 2026-10-21
589 Chapter 589 - 589 298 The Duality of the Choleric Nightwatchman 2026-10-21
590 Chapter 590 - 590 298 The Duality of the Cholera Nightwatchman_2 2026-10-21
591 Chapter 591 - 591 298 The Duality of the Cholera Nightwatchman_3 2026-10-21
592 Chapter 592 - 592 299 Express Rush 2026-10-21
593 Chapter 593 - 593 299 Express Plus_2 2026-10-21
594 Chapter 594 - 594 300 Washington from the United States 2026-10-21
595 Chapter 595 - 595 300 Washington from the United States_2 2026-10-21
596 Chapter 596 - 596 301 Shooting Incident 2026-10-21
597 Chapter 597 - 597 301 Shooting Incident_2 2026-10-21
598 Chapter 598 - 598 301 Shooting Incident_3 2026-10-21
599 Chapter 599 - 599 302 Returning Kindness with Enmity 2026-10-21
600 Chapter 600 - 600 302 Gratitude for Revenge_2 2026-10-21

598: Chapter 301 Shooting Incident_3 598: Chapter 301 Shooting Incident_3 Later, perhaps it was running into too many walls with his poetry that sobered him somewhat.

But in writing to me, he was still unwilling to admit defeat, saying something along the lines of, “I haven’t taken Byron as a role model for a long time, now detective novels are in vogue.

Considering our many years of friendship, please do me a favor by handing over this manuscript of ‘Bond Street Murder Case’ to the ‘British’ editorial department, and relay a message to Mr.

Arthur Sigma that the author of this piece is his fan, Edgar Allan Poe.”

Arthur’s fingertips tapped on the desk.

“Really?

Edgar Allan Poe?

A big name indeed!

Now I definitely must check out his manuscript.”

Owen drank his tea and waved his hands repeatedly.

“Mr.

Hastings, although I also think that young man is somewhat arrogant, your mockery of him is too much.”

Arthur shook his head seriously.

“No, Mr.

Owen, I’m not joking with you.

All of what I said is true.

I am genuinely interested in my fan’s work.

‘British’ is not like ‘Blackwood’s’; we always strive to discover young authors.

You, as the father of American literature, certainly can’t stifle the hope of American literature in its cradle, can you?”

Owen set down his tea cup and commented, “That’s Arthur Sigma for you, speaking just like how he writes, always so suggestive.

I see now why ‘Blackwood’s’ has such a deep-seated hatred for ‘British.’ The literary criticism you guys publish every now and then targeting ‘Blackwood’s’ has the same flavor.

But it’s one thing to say ‘Blackwood’s’ has low literary standards; why also mock their editor Mr.

Wallace for being a hack?”

Arthur said regretfully.

“Mr.

Owen, that’s where you’re mistaken.

The majority of the literary criticism is done by Mr.

Disraeli.

Of course, Mr.

Dumas occasionally gets inspired and writes a few pieces too.

None of these concerns me.

after all, I’ve never been exposed by ‘Blackwood’s’ for embezzlement, nor have I been rejected by Mr.

Wallace.”

“Well then, let’s leave literary matters there for now.”

Owen began, “Actually, I didn’t come just to discuss publishing today; I primarily wanted to inquire whether there are any merchant ships leaving Liverpool for the United States.

If so, I would like to book a ticket.”

Arthur asked, “Buying a ticket?

Such a thing shouldn’t require a special trip to Liverpool, right?

There are so many routes from London to the United States; there must be quite a few ships.

I even bought a ticket to Boston last year.

It just never materialized due to various reasons.”

“To Boston?

Last year?” Owen spoke, “Then your young fan was indeed unlucky; he almost had a chance to meet his idol.

Last year, he had just been discharged from the harbor troops in Boston, and this year he has already gone to West Point Military Academy.”

Arthur laughed.

“A military academy student?

Looks like he will have a good future.

Though I don’t know what the status of American officers is, in Britain, military service is a mainstream choice for nobility offspring to make their careers.

Although entering politics is also decent, standing out among a host of talented individuals is quite difficult.”

Owen shrugged.

“Unfortunately, in the United States, only the most despicable individuals tend to pursue politics, decent people ought not to live by swindling, cheating, and bluffing.

As for military people, they charge headlong into battles for these ambitious folks, so obviously, they’re even sillier.

However, your young fan was lucky.

At the beginning of this year, he was court-martialed for writing poems that satirized his instructor and intentionally skipping classes—ultimately, he was dismissed from the military.”

Arthur asked, “So, are you rushing back to the United States to console him?”

“Not exactly, just…

some work-related changes.”

Owen continued, “They think I’ve done well at the Embassy, so they’re planning to transfer me to the Foreign Office.

In British terms, I’ve moved up another notch on the pole; yes, I’ve been promoted.

The U.S.

Foreign Office wants me to return and report by February 1832, but due to cholera, the ships in London are currently under strict quarantine.

So, when I heard you were stationed in Liverpool, I thought I might try my luck here.

If it’s not possible here, then I’m truly out of options.”

“Then you’re in luck,” Arthur announced.

“I’m aware that Schwaiger & Son have a ship that’s about to finish quarantine and can leave the port soon.

The only downside is that they specialize in the West Indies route, so you might need to make a stopover on an island in the Caribbean Sea before returning to the United States.”

Owen pondered for a moment, “That sounds quite good, certainly better than nothing.

But may I boldly ask you, can you confirm when exactly the ship will depart?”

“It should be very soon,” Arthur replied, taking out his pocket watch to take a look.

“At this time, the port authority should be on duty.

If you don’t mind, you can come with me to the port authority office.

They are always in charge of quarantine matters.”

Owen stood up, put on his hat, and expressed his gratitude, “Thank you very much, Mr.

Hastings.”

As he said this, he did not forget to take a key out of his pocket and place it on the table.

Arthur looked down and asked, “What’s this?”

“It’s the key to the house I rent in London.

I’ve already informed Mr.

Tennyson of the address.

If there isn’t enough time, you can go there directly to fetch the manuscripts.

Right after entering, it’s in the second drawer on the right, and I’ve also placed the letters from my young fans there.

I’ve paid the rent until April this year.

You can take the items anytime before then.”

Arthur, having heard this, also stood up and put on his hat, smiling, “I can see that you are indeed in a hurry.

In that case, let’s not delay any further.

The carriage is downstairs; let’s go now.”

Arthur accompanied Owen as they clattered down the stairs.

Just as they stepped out of the hotel lobby, a carriage sent by the City Hall was waiting at the entrance.

Louis and others who were chatting near the carriage saw them coming and promptly extinguished their pipes, shouting, “Break time’s over, back to work!”

Arthur opened the carriage door and was about to get in when a glance at the street corner revealed several other carriages parked there.

He winked at Charles Field, the Chief of Police, who was leaning on the carriage.

Field immediately understood and responded, “Those carriages are watching us.

We’re not clear yet who exactly is directing them, but it’s probably from a few places: the Liverpool Association, the City Council, or the Customs.

If you would like, I can go and have a talk with them later.”

Arthur looked at those carriages, shook his head, and said, “Let it be, if they want to follow, let them follow.

I don’t have anything to hide from them.”

As Arthur stepped on the carriage’s footboard, holding the handle and about to climb in, suddenly, a gunshot rang by his ears.

Immediately, something whizzed past his ear, and with a loud bang, the wooden lamp post beside him was instantly drilled with a small hole, splinters flying and sparks scattering everywhere.

Following that, there was the sound of a crowd screaming and scattering in panic and the intermittent roar of voices.

“Somebody is shooting!

Protect Mr.

Hastings!”

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