Barr decides to build not just one ship, as Lord Dean advises, but twenty (to bring the costs down to a manageable level). Manning, a rival shipbuilder Barr loathes, hears rumors and sends two men undercover to find out what they can.
Barr decides to build more than one ship, as Lord Dean recommends, opting for twenty instead of just one to keep expenses in check.  Manning, a competitor who Barr dislikes, sends spies to investigate Barr's plans.