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The duke of Norfolk threw the partially completed letter face down on the table as his page announced Edward into the chamber. Rapping his gnarled knuckles on the table, Norfolk motioned to his clerk to go out and wait, and then turned to acknowledge his second son. Something had to be done about the situation, he decided, but those very close to the king were being unusually tight-lipped, and it was difficult to make decisions without accurate information.
“Your Grace,” Edward said as he stepped into the richly appointed chamber.
Beyond the open door, the duke caught sight of the two guards who had accompanied Edward to his chamber. He ordered his page to close the door and leave them be. As the door clicked quietly shut, Norfolk turned his scowling face on the young man.
“What hav
