Spanish Tricks… Septimus and his men fight in a fierce battle to thwart French relieving forces marching to the besieged fortress of Almeida, before being sent to commandeer a supposed Spanish arsenal. Much to his consternation, an arrogant Spanish Count is foisted upon him after offering to help find the arsenal. However, Septimus discovers the Count has ulterior motives and takes drastic action that results in Seppy being hurriedly sent back to England, where plans are made to send him to distant shores until the fuss dies down. Books best read in series order.