The Glass of Time by Michael Cox

Author:Michael Cox [Cox, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
ISBN: 9780393070699
Publisher: Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Published: 2010-11-16T12:28:15.405000+00:00

He is now standing immediately behind my Lady, blocking her from my view. Tall though she is, he is a head taller, and – drawn up now to his full height – he cuts a most menacing figure; but my Lady remains silent.

‘Let me put it another way.’

His icy tone makes me shudder. The wolf is baring his teeth.

‘There is a debt to be paid. A considerable debt.’

‘I promised nothing.’

She moves away a little, but still does not look at him.

‘True. However, the debt remains. You have drawn heavily on me, my Lady, and I must – I will – be reimbursed. Yet see how forbearing I can be! Your wish is granted. I shan’t press you further – for the moment. But let us understand each other. You have secured your continuing prosperity and position through me, at no little personal risk. It would pain me greatly if – certain matters, as you so delicately put it – became known, to deprive you of what you presently enjoy. You have so much to lose, my Lady, so much. But come, let us be friends again. No more unpleasantness. The air is cleared, and now I shall leave you to your thoughts.’

He begins to walk towards the door, humming quietly to himself, then turns, and makes her a little bow.

‘Until this evening.’

When he has gone, my Lady runs to her bed-chamber, slamming the door behind her.

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