At last, Carlos set the matter aside.
For the moment, there was little to be gained by forcing a decision upon the question of trade. The families, though dissatisfied, could endure reduced prices for a time—perhaps even for several years. To employ his proposed strategy now, while Venezuela and the surrounding colonies still supplied the markets with sufficient goods, would yield little advantage and carry unnecessary risk.
No—such measures would have their time.
When their territory expanded… when Maracaibo was secured… then, with greater control over supply, they might begin to shape the market itself.
For now, there were more immediate concerns.
He turned from the table, his thoughts settling upon a different problem—one less tangible, yet no less urgent.
They had no name.
