Letitia Unbound by Trevor Veale

Author:Trevor Veale
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: royalty, offbeat humor, satire ebook, offbeat characters, nobility, royalty and romance, satire and religion, offbeat quirky, quirky heroine, quirky humor, satire comedy, quirky novels, satire humor, satire of fame, quirky fiction, satire and politics

Chapter 39

The Plan Firms Up

Arabella Scott-Natterson arrived at the screened-off corner of the ICT unit carrying fruit and a bunch of irises. She was taken aback at the sight of the archbishop. The oxygen tubes protruding from his nostrils like weird rubber tusks trembled while he breathed listlessly. His eyes were closed and he was frowning as if having a fierce dream.

“Archbishop Lesot?” she said, as if doubting his existence.

“Oh hello,” he said, opening his eyes and managing a weak smile. “Do I know you?”

“I’m Arabella Scott-Natterson and I write for the Melloria City Bugle.” She put the fruit and flowers on his nightstand and thrust out a hand.

“Oh please, no interviews – I think I’m going to die!”

Arabella’s face tightened. The archbishop’s death, at this delicate stage of the plan to liberate the royals, might be a setback.

“Surely not, you’ve just had a heart attack, that’s all,” she said. “You’re a man with a lot of life in him – and I thought as much when I heard your inaugural speech to the Church Party.”

The archbishop blinked. His eyes grew indistinct, as if sinking into a pool of blue water. Each eye released balls of water that rolled down his cheeks until the oxygen tubes caught them. “I don’t think I’m that man any more,” he said sadly. “I want to be allowed to go.”

“But you’ve so much to live for!” She lowered her voice. “Your Grace, a great many people want to restore the monarchy, and we need your help. It’s absolutely crucial.”

The archbishop began to sob. “I’m so sorry, Miss Natterson. Helping to bring back the monarchy would be a wonderful thing, and now I’m going to die.” His hands were shaking and Arabella looked at her own hands. Was she going to lose this important link in the chain?

“Listen, Your Grace,” she said desperately. “Before you die, would you do me one enormous favor?”

The archbishop nodded, through his sobs.

“I need you to visit His Majesty in the place where Their Majesties are being confined. The daughter of one of the queen’s bedchamber ladies and the handyman who works there are willing to help the royal family to escape and flee to Bulimia. We need someone with your authority to deliver a vital message to the king.”

The archbishop stopped crying and looked startled.

“Escape?” he quavered.

“Yes, escape!” she asserted. “Your Grace can deliver the note to His Majesty – then he’ll know help is on the way.”

“I’ll do it,” he said softly. “By God, I’ll live long enough to do it.”

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