To Find Elizabeth Bennet by Melanie Schertz

Author:Melanie Schertz [Schertz, Melanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Pride and Prejudice & Related Fandoms, Not in Amazon Library, Mystery, Kidnapping, Naughty Bits (aka PWP)
ISBN: 9781981127030
Google: Sc_PswEACAAJ
Amazon: B077QPQ8DY
Goodreads: 36657560
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-11-24T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Lord Matlock welcomed the major-general into the drawing room of his home. Once the door was closed, the gentleman began. “Forgive me for having to send for you, Roger. I was relieved to see you had returned from Canada.”

Major-General Roger Sheaffe had been preparing for his next command, as the war with the Americas was moving closer to a reality. “I am leaving in a week to return home. I was surprised to see your request. How many years has it been since we last were together?”

“Too many years to count, that is the truth. I must tell you how sad I was to learn of your mother’s death last year. How are your sisters?”

“They are well. All are wed, and I have enjoyed spending some time with them while I was in England. Mother had been living with my sister Susanna and her family for the last year of her life. Susanna is married to Captain Molesworth, and while he was away with his unit, Mother aided Susanna with her children. My sister Margaret is married to Robert Livingston, and they are living in New York. You may have read about him, as he is one of the men who drafted the Declaration of Independence, along with Jefferson, Franklin, John Adams, and Roger Sherman. Needless to say, I am not close to their family.”

“Things have come a long way since we were young men at Oxford. At this moment, I wish things were as carefree as it was back then.”

“Your message was regarding your second son? Richard?”

“Indeed. I know he is not attached to your unit, but I prayed you might be able to assist me in this matter.”

Sheaffe had never had a request of aid from his friend, and knew the gentleman would never ask for aid if it was not a desperate situation. “If I am able, I will do what I can for you.”

Lord Matlock took a deep breath. “Do you remember my sister, Anne? She married Gerald Darcy of Pemberley?”

“Of course. How could any man forget the beautiful Anne Fitzwilliam? Darcy was a fortunate man. I read about your sister’s death. She was far too young to die.”

“She was. Her son, Fitzwilliam Darcy, is much like Anne. And it is he who has been victimized by my son and my elder sister, Catherine. Between the two, they attempted to harm William and take his estate and wealth from him. When my son was confronted, he became violent. In his attempt to throttle me, he killed a member of my staff.”

“Good God. And where is your son? Did he escape? I have heard nothing of the matter at command.”

“He has been on leave. And Richard is here, locked in a room in my basement.” Lord Matlock stated wearily. “I need to know what we can do to keep my son from swinging.”

“It will be difficult, especially under the circumstances. Let us discuss all your son and sister did, then we will know more of what can be done.

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