Summary: subterfuge and deceit, as he was aware that the British were in collusion with his enemies. The drama of Perron’s downfall is a poignant illustration of the brutal and treacherous politics of the time, where alliances were fragile and loyalty was a commodity to be traded. Despite his faults and missteps, the narrative of Perron’s final days is a tragic tale of a man caught in the turbulent currents of power and ambition, ultimately betrayed by those he once trusted.