Once again he held her and tried to soothe her. But by now he was far from calm himself.
* * *
She intended to solicit more of Richard"s help after joining him on progress. They set off for Windsor to meet the court. Armored knights bestride staunch mounts milled around filled Windsor Castle"s outer court, plumes and banners streaming behind them.
One of the knights approached Valentine and Denys with discomforting news: “Lord and Lady, Henry Tudor had invaded from France.”
She clenched her fists. “Why will he not give up?”
“He is no match for us.” Valentine scowled as she clutched his arm, plated in gleaming silver. “We shall return anon, do not fret.”
King Richard led his army of 9,000 to fight their deadliest enemy.
* * *
Whilst the men were away, Denys penned on parchment the J
