Denys leaned forward to address Richard. “He is the most amazing person I ever met. He is so like me in wanting to find what he knows is out there, and willing to overcome all obstacles to do so. Oh, what a dauntless spirit!” She threw her head back and sighed with wonder.
Richard rapped his fingers on the table. “Not dauntless enough. Or was it politeness that kept him from pleading me to raid the treasury?” He raised a brow as laugh lines creased his cheek.
“"Twas your first meeting, Richard. He observed custom. Mayhap he awaits your offer. Will you consider the crown endow monies for his expedition?” Please say yes, she silently begged.
Please say yes“Denys, if I were simply a wealthy noble with time on my hands, without the vexation of my immense burden of expenses, I"d venture moni
