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“William Broune, just the man I wanted to see.” He caught up to me and matched his stride with mine, keeping pace with my quickened steps.
“Bothwell, what are you doing here? I’m sure you did not receive an invitation to the queen’s birthday celebration.”
“Ah, is that what is going on? And here I
thought perhaps it was a welcome home party for me. I’ve been abroad, you
know.”
I didn’t bother to answer him. His company was about as welcome as a burr in one’s shoe. Only, the burr could be removed and discarded. We could never seem to rid ourselves of the earl completely.
I sighed. “What do you want?”
He chuckled, scratching his chin. “Such a friendly greeting from an old friend. I’m touched.”
I stopped abruptly
and turned to him. He took two steps further before he realized I had paused. “I would hardly call you an old friend. I don’t make a habit of befriending men
who make sport of kidnapping our king and terrorizing the nobility.”
A grin crept up his face, but the look in his menacing eyes was anything but jovial. “Aren’t we the sycophant. You are no more noble than the Holyroodhouse maid your father married.”
I drew my clenched fist back. I didn’t like to fight but speaking of my dead mother was too much. He flinched but smiled again when he realized I hesitated. He was an earl after all, and I merely a servant of the crown.
“You’ve gone too far.”
“Oh, come now, William. You know I meant no offence. I’m merely pointing out that you are not nobility and therefore shouldn’t be troubled when one of the noble class is ruffled. I know I’m not bothered, and I’m as noble as they come.” He inspected the nails on his upturned hand, and I started walking again.
When I didn’t speak,
he hastened his pace to catch up. “I was hoping to speak to you about a
business proposition. Then again, perhaps you are too busy with the witch
trials.”
I ignored him. It
unnerved me how much this man always knew about the king’s business. Besides, I
was too busy. There had been many more arrests and another interrogation
awaited me tomorrow with Doctor Fian. But I wasn’t about to tell him that.
“It is a chance to make a lot of money, and I thought perhaps you would be just the person to assist me.”
“Not interested.”
“But there may be a
wench or two in the kitty as well.”
“Still not interested.”
He reached out and grabbed my arm, stalling me once more. “Since when is William Broune not interested in a good roll in the hay and a chance to make some loot?”
“Since I am actively
pursuing Lady Beatrix Ruthven, and I have no desire to attach myself to the
likes of you.” I jerked my arm from his hand which still held fast to my coat.
“Lady Beatrix? Ah,
but she is a fine, fine prize.” His
voice turned husky, and he cocked his head.
“Yes, a marriage to her will certainly enhance your prospects. But this is money in your pocket, man. Immediate money. And there’s no need for her to know about the wenches.” He lifted and dropped both eyebrows in one swift motion, and I caught a glimpse of how persuasive he was capable of being.
“I’ll go into business with you when hell freezes over.” I was just inches from his face, close enough to smell the whisky that clung to his breath. I tapped the side of his face playfully, then resumed my walk. He did not follow.
“I can barely resist
your sweet talk, Broune,” he called as I continued walking. “But when you
realize that you need a little capital, and your new bride is suffering from a
headache again, as all new brides do, come find me. I’ll be more than happy to
accommodate you.”
“I suggest you make
yourself scarce, Bothwell.” I called over my shoulder. “If His Majesty were to
find you here, you may not escape as easily as you did at your last trial.”
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