Eliza composed herself, breathed deeply, and smiled at Monmouth – then leaned forward and put her hand on his forearm. 'Naturally, when it becomes generally understood that your rebellion is going to succeed, V.O.C. stock will soar like a lark in the morning. But at first the market will be dominated by ignorant ninehammers who'll foolishly assume that King James will prevail – and that he will be ever so annoyed at the Dutch for having allowed their territory to serve as spring-board for an invasion of his country.'