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Pop Quiz Answer: No, Norway, though neutral, was considered strategically important for both sides of the war for two main reasons. First was the importance of the port of Narvik, from which large quantities of Swedish iron ore, on which Germany depended, were exported. Second, the ports in Norway could serve as a hole in the blockade of Germany, allowing access to the Atlantic Ocean.


April 10, 1940

I really don't know what to do. I am confused. Nazis are walking up and down the street, three stores I loved have been torn apart for no reason, and here I am in the middle of it. They have restricted all public meetings, but somehow the ladies of our group have all managed to pile into Galina's house. They say people have been disappeared during the night. We wondered why, then Galina told us they only thing in common with any of them was that they where all Jewish, like me. She is so smart.

It would seem that I underestimated Phin yet again. Galina gave me a sealed envelope this morning that he apparently gave he a while ago. His instructions where to not give it to me unless something horrible happened and he was not there. And I think the German army invading qualifies as a horrible thing. I'm not going over the letter, I'm just going to put it in here.

My dearest Isabella

If you are reading this, then my worst fears have come to past. The Nazis have invaded Denmark and I was forced to flee without you. Know this, if there had been a way to get you out, I would have done it. You mean far too much to me to just leave behind. However, thousands of lives depend on the information I gather. I can't overlook that.

I hope we are reading this in front of a fire somewhere safe in England. That my worries where unwarranted and we are laughing at my paranoia. But I must be sure. I could not live with myself if I didn't make certain that if the unthinkable happened, that I gave you everything I possibly could to get back to me.

I regret to say that if the Nazis have invaded, I will not be able to get you out. But as this letter might suggest to you, I have planed on a way for you to get yourself out. In your truck, you will notice the top has been filled in. There is a latch release on the right side near the back. In there you will find six loaded pistols. You will need them hopefully to just scare a few people. But remember, the Nazis will shoot first in most cases. Being taken prisoner even is worse. If they see you, your fighting for your life. Don't miss. There are fourteen sail boats in the harbor at time of writing. I expect that at least six should still there. I recommend a sail boat as they make less noise and should not be missed for a day or two.

Half of the ladies in your Fireside group are notable marksman. The other half have sailing experience. I am betting you need at least three to man the boat and four to be armed. This will be the hard part. You must lead them. They all trust you and have faith in your ability to lead. I have given you all the tools I have, you have to use them.

I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. This is not what I wanted for you. But you must find the strength lead the Fireside group. You must take charge of your life if you are to escape the Nazi forces. And most of all, you must overcome your fears if you are to get back to me.

Sail to Aberdeen. Abbelone knows the way.

I love you.

Phin

Phin, I hate you. I hate you and I love you. Even from so far a way, you found a way to make sure I have what I needed. But you left me and have the nerve to tell me you love me in a letter that holds the keys to my survival. You are a devious, cleaver, caring, and loving man.

I want to believe him. That I can be a leader. But what he is asking me to do is to steal a ship! At gun point! We have already opened the trunk and found the pistols. So everything he said must be true. I just don't know what to do. The girls say the longer I wait, the harder it will be to get a way. I asked one of them to see if they could watch the pier and they had a boy out their an hour later. We are waiting for him to return. Oh, Phin, I'm just so scared. No, I'm mad. Could I be both? O well. See if I can't get something to eat before bed.

April 12, 1940

The boy returned late on the tenth and confirmed that eight sail boat remained in the harbor. Two Nazi frigates where still out at sea north of us. He also noted that a fog bank was moving in.

Everything was too perfect. I could not pass up a chance like this. There was no guarantee nature and the enemy would ever be in such a position ever again. So I did it. Phin you would be so proud of me. I took charge. All the ladies where behind me. Not one of them backed out. I was shocked to learn most where widows or had husbands in the army. Only two were single like me.

We all packed in a hurry, some fighting off the sleep they had been doing. I traded in my dress for some pants and a shirt. It felt weird wearing them, but they were less restrictive and less likely to get caught on something. The other followed suit soon after. I had no idea we had so many pairs that would fit us. But Abbelone spoke up and said Phin had asked her to make them. That man is too good.

The boat we choose had only a four man crew on it at the time. With ten women, raiding the ship took no time. We even convinced two of them to come with us. It was a good thing too, they knew how to get out of the harbor blindfolded. With the fog bank surrounding us, we all where blind. But an hour later, we where at sea. We did it. Thank you GOD it went so smoothly.

Our course has altered a few times to avoid Nazi ships. Thankfully, none of them gave chase. It was like they where heading north for some reason greater then chasing a rouge ship. I will have to ask Phin when we get there, if I think about it. One of the guys swears one of the ship fired at us. But they must have missed us by a mile if they did. Abbelone says we should reach port in the morning.

I sit here and see what I did. All these ladies gave up their lives to follow me. Of course, Nazi control might not have left them with much of one later. But that is beside the point. I stood up and they rallied behind me. They saw something in me I can't describe. But what ever it was, I'm happy to call everyone one of them friends.

And Phin, you where right.


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