Chapter 9As discussed with Agnes, further refined with Jehan and agreed on by William, the day of decisive action arrived. Closing the shop a half hour early, Gregory and Jehan set off for The Cross Keys. Gilbert was waiting outside as arranged, leaning against the wall, cap pulled down over his eyes.
“We’ve been sent by Master Anstell,” Jehan said firmly. Taken by surprise, Gilbert pushed himself away from the wall to stand up straight, his expression suddenly alert.
“Where’s William? He said he’d meet me here. And more importantly, where’s the money he owes me?” Gilbert asked boldly.
“That’s Master Anstell to you. We’re instructed to fetch you to him,” Gregory countered stoutly.
Gilbert glared at them suspiciously, but as they had hoped, his greed overruled his caution. “Where are we
