In two days, the killing had become the talk of the town. A police captain and the son of a nobleman, James Hathings, had been killed by an unknown culprit. In addition to that, two policemen were found unconscious with a bullet each in their back.
As Jacob walked around London, eavesdropping on conversations, he listened in on the public's opinion of the killing.
"It's high time James Hathings was killed. They say he was corrupt, part of a secret organisation," a Londoner said to an Irishman.
The Irishman told the Londoner, "There are rumours spreading, about who the killer of James Hathings is. Many say it was a Rook."
"But why? The Rooks are the most powerful gang in London!"
"A friend of a friend told me, that a few days ago a group of Rooks were attacked by cops. Maybe it was a revenge killing," the Irishman suggested.
"All these belong to the underworld. We shouldn't interfere, you know?" the Londoner whispered. "It could get us killed."
After about an hour of eavesdropping, Jacob returned to the Seven Bells. The Rook lieutenant, Logan Blimes, had news for Jacob.
"Our ears inform us that Jason Hathings, father of Captain James Hathings, is also a Templar. And scouts have also reported that Jason has a Templar ring on his finger."
"Then where is Jason Hathings?" Jacob asked.
"As far as I know, he's still in the station where his son works. He's trying to figure out how his son got killed."
Jacob nodded, taking a moment to take in all the facts. "Alright, you're dismissed."
Once Logan had left the tavern, Jacob went to find Evie and told her what Logan had told him.
"We should strike now," Evie said. "Any later and Jason might surround himself with guards. We don't want any unnecessary work, do we?"
The two of them waited opposite the police station patiently. Eventually, about four hours later, an angry Jason Hathings walked out of the police station, accompanied by a burly policeman.
"He's probably under police guard," Evie told Jacob. "We've to be careful. There might be more guards, just not in plain sight."
Jacob scanned the area and saw a suspicious looking man nearby, leaning against the wall and pretending to read the newspaper. Jacob saw a bulge in his pocket.
"See that guy?" Jacob pointed out the man to Evie. "I guess he's one of the guards. He has a firearm in his pocket."
Evie examined the guy and nodded at Jacob. "We really have to be careful, then."
Jason and the policeman got into the carriage, and it moved off. Jacob and Evie hired a carriage, and requested the carriage driver to follow Jason's carriage.
"That's the nobleman Jason Hathings' carriage we're going to follow. Are you sure about this?" the carriage driver asked as the carriage sped off, trying to close up the distance between the two carriages.
"I'm damn sure about this," replied Jacob. "Just focus on driving."
Evie noticed that there was another carriage following behind. She unholstered her pistol and shot at one of the wheels of the following carriage. The carriage slowed abruptly, but at the same time the gunshot brought attention to them.
"Hurry up!" Jacob shouted to the carriage driver. The carriage driver obeyed without protests or hesitation.
They were soon right beside Jason's carriage. Jacob saw the policeman beside Jason pull a pistol out. Jacob quickly shot the policeman in the temple.
Surging forward, Jacob grabbed Jason from the other carriage and dragged Jason towards him. Jason grabbed hold onto the side door, as he lay stomach down, in between the two carriages.
At that moment, Jacob's Hidden Blade sprung out, and he thrust it into Jason's back. For good measure, he thrust it a second time, this time right through Jason's heart. Jason's body went limp, and his upper body was dragged along the cobblestone floor, while his lower body remained in his carriage.
Evie left ten shillings on the seat of the carriage and informed the carriage driver about it before both of them hopped out of the moving carriage. They saw armed men running towards them.
Jacob and Evie quickly made their way onto a rooftop. They split up, agreeing to meet back at the Seven Bells once the heat had been lost. Jacob ran across the rooftop, leaping across the alleyway and performing a nice roll to cushion him.
Looking at his side, Jacob saw a pursuing policeman at ground level, armed with a rifle. Jacob pulled out a throwing knife and threw it at the policeman. The knife hit him in between his eyes, and the policeman immediately crumpled to the ground.
Jacob hopped around rooftops aimlessly, attempting to throw off his pursuers. Ten minutes later he succeeded. Getting himself back on ground level, Jacob hired a carriage back to the Seven Bells.
As Jacob entered the tavern, he saw police officers inside the building, talking to several drinkers inside. Jacob immediately took his outer jacket and hat off and carried them by hand.
He motioned for Clara to come to him. "Why are the police here? Has my sister returned?"
"Your sister returned shortly before the policemen came. They're trying to see if they can get leads on the deaths of Jason and James Hathings."
Jacob nodded and passed his jacket and hat to Clara. "Sorry to trouble you, but could you take these to my room?"
Clara replied with a nod and took Jacob's stuff away. Jacob ordered a pint of beer from himself and sipped from the glass as he watched the policemen question civilians.
Soon one of them walked up to Jacob. Seeing the policeman, Jacob smiled politely and tipped his glass at the officer. "You need any help?"
The policeman asked, "Have you heard of the killings of Captain James Hathings and the nobleman Jason Hathings?"
"Indeed, I am very sorry to hear of their passing. I hear Captain Hathings was a remarkable police captain."
"Do you have any idea who might have killed them?"
Jacob shook his head. "I hope you guys find the killer quickly. It's hard to sleep at night knowing there's a killer prowling the streets of London."
The policeman nodded before returning to his colleagues.
After finishing his beer, Jacob went up to find Evie. "Cops were downstairs, and I think they still are. We need to be careful from now on."