Queen Victoria`s throne was safe for the time being. The Commissioner folded the letter and placed it in his top drawer. “Well, the queen will be disappointed about Mary but I have another assignment for you”. He said. Carlisle leaned forward to listen closely. “Sorry, to call you in a holiday” Said the Commissioner. “But we have an urgent mission for you. One of our gold shipments has gone missing from California and we need a man to investigate. You had done such a good job for her Majesty in your last assignment and so we thought of you.” He nodded. “There is a boat leaving on the evening tide. You will be on it and headed towards San Francisco. The Commissioner told him. “Our man in the San Francisco Consular Office will meet you and give you all of the particulars. Hurry and wrap up this investigation as soon as possible”. He instructed Carlisle. “Her Majesty’s government is increasingly worried that more turmoil is occurring in the former colonies. In fact, the man you met, Lincoln, I think his name was, is becoming even more popular even though he lost his last election to the Senate.” He scowled as he continued “France also has a keen interest in what happens to America. We understand Napoleon III is interested in setting up a new colony in Mexico. In fact, he has already picked out a puppet to rule.” He leaned back and