He was a handsome devil, with pale blond hair and deep blue eyes reckless, arrogant and dismissive of rules, he stood head and shoulders above most men, including his father. By becoming involved in this conspiracy to murder Queen Mary and replace her with the Princess Elizabeth you have let your whole family down. Your grandfather was much favoured by King Henry VIII-and my own family has always been loyal. You are the great-grandson of Robert Melford and a more devoted supporter of the Crown could not be found. By God, sir! There is no excuse for what you have done. Justin Devere’s blue eyes had flashed with pride, making Sir John snort impatiently. ‘You take the word of others above mine, Father-you would believe a stranger above your own son.’ He was filled with regret and anger for he had parted from his father with bitter words. He had booked passage on a ship bound for France and it might be many years before he returned home. The man walked away from the hostelry on the waterfront deep in thought.
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