Augustin looked at the man carefully. He had not moved through the ranks of the Committee nor the Revolution for being stupid or irrational. "We do what we can for the betterment of all of France do we not? And you are right. If the Committee wanted praises sung and time wasted we would be want to call them Monarch. I do not like wasting time when there are important things to do." He wondered if the Ambassador trusted him, believed what he said. He believed in the Revolution true but he was loyal to himself and to his family just as much.
He tried not to let his emotions boil over, even at the mention of Aime. "Play devil's advocate here of course, but is it possible he didn't know? With such treacherous captains disobeying the Committee, I wouldn't put it past them not revealing such information? They must be dealt with of course, and I do not excuse my brother's behaviour..." Augustin trailed off as the parchment was removed and handed over to him. Reading it quickly, Augustin wanted to tear it to shreads. This is what Antoine's selfishness had caused. He had worked so hard to get them passage from France, to be safe, and it was beginning to seem for naught.
"This is troubling indeed," Augustin said, the anger just beneath the surface. "I have no right to ask you for a favour, nor would I wish to compromise you in front of the Committee, but would you allow me to speak to Aime at least? Perhaps coming from his brother, he would be more apt to speak. If he does not know the name of the ship or captain, he may still have valuable information." Augustin was already forming a plan in his head. That document and any accompanying information could never see the light of day.