Francis had subtly demanded it in only the way a king could. The plans that Dominic had executed in the Palace, and the same plan in Paris showed Francis that Dominic's strength was security and safety. He had asked him to plan his tour security and then dismissed him home.
But now he felt as if he hadn't been quick enough. His wife was ill, he didn't know what's wrong with her. Dominic drained the glass and gave it to Joseph who took it quickly. He held it in his hand, the string on his hand was gone from many months ago.
"What happened?" Dominic asked."The ring?"
Joseph shifted uncomfortably, he had broken up with the village girl he was courting after she humiliated Alice in front of the servants. "Maybe you should go see her?"
Dominic took that as his leave. Joseph's calm natur
