No Defense, Volume 2.

The story opens on a bleak November day as the prison gates swing open, releasing Dyck Calhoun back into a world that has already begun to move on without him. He strides out in humble, peasant‑style clothing, his once youthful face now weathered by years of confinement, yet his eyes still hold a flicker of the fierce Celtic spirit that defined his past. Old friends Michael and Christopher stand at the threshold, their loyalty evident in the quiet reverence with which they greet him, hinting at old debts and unspoken bonds that will shape his next steps.

Beyond the gate, the air is charged with the promise of restless seas and looming unrest. Whispers of mutiny and distant voyages to the West Indies suggest that Calhoun’s freedom may quickly become entangled with larger schemes of power and redemption. As he adjusts to his altered appearance and the weight of his reputation, listeners are invited to follow his tentative walk back into a society where honor, betrayal, and the hope of a fresh start hang in a delicate balance.