Chapter 24: Tutelage
Mentor Kenway,
I must admit to finding myself perplexed. What has caused this sudden interest in the proper etiquette of literary correspondence? For myself, your father was rather insistent that I learn, along with all those other lovely foibles which so define high society. I admit that I was not the most eager of students, and appreciated it little at the time. I have since found those lessons to be invaluable.
Where the Assassins taught me to blend into every environment, Haytham trained me to blend into every social stratum. His tutelage has allowed me to walk amongst the nobility as one of their own; I have spoken with the mercantile elite as another of their company. As for the common folk, who struggle and persevere, I was born one of them and have always been able to walk amongst my own with ease.
While these skills have been of great use to me, I am not entirely certain as to the purpose they may fulfill for you. However, if you are truly intent on learning, I will forward to you the recommendations of my children's tutor. You may find them enclosed.
Yours,
Shay Patrick Cormac
Grandmaster of the American Rite
Mr. Miles,
The obvious point of interest here is the lessons Kenway made Cormac take. I suppose we know why he writes so formally now. I'm not certain why Connor wanted to learn this skill. Unfortunately, the recommendations are not with this letter. I've looked, but they don't appear to be among the ones here.
This letter is surprisingly casual (for the Regency, anyway). It's the sort of thing you'd find between friends. Quite a change from some of the others we've found.
Shaun