Cedric crossed the field which surrounded his home and made his way towards the first farm he intended to visit that day. After all the excitement of the previous day he was conscious of the fact that he did not manage to check on the vast majority of the viscount’s holdings, and even though he knew it would not be held against him, personally he felt that he had not given full value for his wages, so he intended on completing a full round today.
After the business with Toby Watkins, or what had once been Toby Watkins, Cedric had barely slept a wink all night. Although he knew his master was relying on his discretion regarding the entire incident, Cedric felt compelled to tell his wife Hetty everything.
There was no point in keeping anything from her, she knew at once when he arrived hom
