Just as Lafayette was introducing Elcano to the ironworks' share offering plan, a nearby attendant suddenly put down the telescope and shouted: "Sir, the ships have arrived."
Two brigantine ships quickly sailed in from the distant sea, docking at the pier twenty minutes later.
Music sounded immediately from all directions.
Once the ships were securely moored, the captains walked down the gangplank and only breathed a long sigh of relief when they saw the golden fleur-de-lis on the flag behind Elcano.
Yes, these two ships were smuggling vessels that had set sail from Saint Malo Port in France. Although they had run the Caribbean Sea route six or seven times before and arrived safely each time, earning quite a bit of money, this time they carried the most dangerous cargo.
If caught by the English or Portuguese fleet, they might face the gallows.
Thanks to the assistance of the French Navy and Security Bureau, the two ships finally crossed the Atlantic Ocean without incident.
