Carlos asked curiously, "Do you already have an idea of how we can do it? The slave traders are not idiots. If you send them specifically for firebricks, they will understand they are important. No one imports ordinary bricks from Europe to New Granada."
Krugger chuckled.
"I know. We will disguise them as Dutch klinkers — a luxury material in Europe. The idea is to make the slavers believe you are indulging yourself. We will spread the story that you are building a new mansion now that the region is under your control."
He folded his hands behind his back.
"It would not seem unusual for a man in your position to become… extravagant. A few shipments of fine materials would support the illusion. In exchange, we would also purchase Carrara marble slabs from Italy — perhaps even a Bohemian crystal chandelier. My contact in the Netherlands is willing to register the bricks under his name if we buy some of his Delft blue tiles."
Carlos felt a headache forming.
