The Lady Chapel by Candace Robb

Author:Candace Robb [Robb, Candace]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: Government investigators, Archer, Owen (Fictitious character)
ISBN: 9780749318840
Amazon: 8b742714-05dd-4f92-9c47-db41175c707a
Publisher: Mandarin
Published: 1994-10-14T18:30:00+00:00

"You never disappoint me, John. You never preach." The King sobered. "Did Mistress Alice tell you the child's name?"

"No."

Edward's face lit up in an expansive smile. "He was christened John. After you, for your friendship."

Dear God, make it not so. Surely the boy had been named after Edward's son, John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. Yes, Thoresby was sure that was the case. This was simply a ploy to endear Thoresby to the child.

"I require no reward but your friendship, my King." Thoresby raised his glass. "Let us drink to the young John."

Edward beamed. "I knew you would be pleased."

Thoresby took a long drink. "As to the gift of London property, if you are determined in this, I would advise that the gift be made in private." Thoresby chose his words with care. "Your affection for Mistress Alice is already noted at court. To call more attention to her special standing might cause her difficulties. And in later years the child might bear the brunt."

The King frowned into his cup. "Mistress Alice is a remarkable young woman. To what could they possibly object?"

That was not a question that Thoresby could answer truthfully, much as he yearned to.

"It would be so with anyone. Your courtiers are jealous of your affection. It is their great love for you that makes it so."

Edward finished his wine, waved away the servant who hurried to pour more. "It is late. I am weary." He studied Thoresby's face for a long moment. "You are a good friend to me, John, and I thank you for it. But you need not pamper me. I know that Mistress Alice offends with her sharp wit and canny business sense. My Queen has these abilities, but they are softened by a nurturing gentilesse that makes the people love her."

So Edward was not so blind. Thoresby was relieved. "And Queen Philippa was born to a noble family, my King. That is important to the people. Mistress Alice comes from nowhere."

The King nodded. "Which makes her all the more admirable, John."

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