The Templar Detective and the Parisian Adulteress by Kennedy J. Robert

Author:Kennedy, J. Robert [Kennedy, J. Robert]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery, Historical, Action & Adventure
Amazon: B078Z3DXFG
Goodreads: 37943578
Publisher: UnderMill Press
Published: 2018-01-30T08:00:00+00:00

36

De Rohan Residence

Paris, Kingdom of France

Marcus had avoided any mention of his encounter with Lord Victor when he had updated Lord Charles on their progress yesterday, but with Victor’s death, there was no longer any danger to the man, and should they be overheard, or the conversation shared, no more harm could be done.

It was unfortunate, though it did give him the opportunity to ask questions freely that might yield additional information.

“I was in the third row, so luckily only twisted my knee. Many were less fortunate, with many a bone fractured that day. Those responsible were flogged. They should have been hanged for their incompetence, but I suppose forgiveness is the Christian way.”

Marcus nodded, motioning at Charles’ legs. “And now?”

He gingerly raised his right leg slightly, bending it at the knee. “I find I favor it from time to time, but it’s almost completely healed.”

“Did you require a cane?”

“I should say so! For the first week I could barely get out of bed, the second I could barely put any pressure on it whatsoever.” He grunted. “I think cane sales went up in the city that first week. Half the Court required them, ladies as well.” He shook his head. “They should have been drawn and quartered,” he muttered. He raised his voice, jabbing at the air between them. “You know, this is what happens when you give the contract to the lowest bidder. Nobody thought to check if they were competent!” He growled. “And the embarrassment to the King! Do you realize how many foreign dignitaries were there? Many of them were injured as well! What message do you think they sent back to their lieges of French competence? A debacle if there ever was one!”

Marcus took the opportunity to pick up on something Charles said. “Speaking of foreign intrigue, what is your opinion of the truce between France and Flanders?”

Charles halted his rant, his eyebrows rising. “What has that to do with anything?”

Marcus shrugged. “Perhaps nothing, perhaps a great deal.”

Charles paused, regarding Marcus before answering. “Well, I support it, of course. Anything to avoid war.”

“Are there those in the Court who oppose it?”

Charles frowned. “Sadly, yes, there are some. Too many, in fact, though they have been silenced for the most part now that the truce has been signed and the King has indicated his full support.”

“How split would you say the Court was?”

Charles sat behind his desk, wincing slightly. “Fairly evenly, I’m disappointed to say.” His eyes widened. “Say, that is something, isn’t it?” He smiled, wagging a finger at Marcus. “You, my good sir, are far more clever than I have given you credit for. You’re suggesting that whoever is behind these accusations is trying to tip the balance of those who would advise the King, in favor of war?”

Marcus shrugged again, but remained silent, letting the man run with his thoughts.

“Yes, yes, that is an interesting idea. Those accused are all wives of men who supported the truce, including me. Should we lose status, those who supported our position because of our influence, may be convinced to change their opinion.

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