Correspondence from Commodore NVA Mayweather to Director Yonten, LCTC as dictated to L.E. Chatchapea

Message:

My dear Yonten,

Regarding your bonus for the expansion of the Lady Catherine Trading Company:

I am amenable to your terms and, as always, grateful for your service. Your keen mind for business and, shall we say, ruthless expansion of the LC brand has proven my great wisdom and intellect at discovering, training, and promoting you. Wherever I go, there I am.

Regarding INGEST and its subsidiaries:

While the attentions of escorts and tailors are always favorable, these damnable scribes are a whiny bunch, aren't they?

(Scribe's Note: This scribe would never whine, Director Yonten. This scribe is grateful for the opportunity to serve, but I am more than willing to share the names of the grumblers amongst our number, beginning with Michel l’Meunier who, I may recommend, deserves your special attention.)

They keep trying to get me to read and approve every last letter knowing full well that is your duty. I know you have done a splendid job of ensuring the quality of work from all members of INGEST and will continue to do so, although I will continue to monitor the work of the tailors. I have recently discovered the fashions of the Bedouins and wish to have some of their loose fitting apparel made for me. Between you and me, I've had some digestive issues as of late and not having to navigate trousers will prove most convenient.

Oh, I don't remember receiving any information regarding a madhouse in Belfast. Please do me a favor and continue to keep such business from me. I hate to think of such places even as I respect your decision to add them to the LCTC portfolio. When it comes to such things, your keen mind for profit is admirable and I will not interfere.

Your humble Lord,

NVAM

P.S. You made me a kind of eastern pastry once and it was quite delicious. I cannot for the life of me remember what you called it as you used to suffer from the most dreadful accent that made all of your words sound like the farcical mumbling my elocution instructor would use to mock those of my school chums who were prone to laziness in their diction. I was so relieved when you learned to speak properly. If you could send along some of those delightful desserts, you will be well rewarded as I have recently discovered a twin to my bowler and know well your desire to have one for your own.


Yours,