Chapter 15
Spencer came hurrying through the door to the servants’ hall closely followed by Mrs. Crawford.
“I’m so sorry. He wouldn’t leave. I sent Bentley to get a note to you but I’m presuming he didn’t make it?”
David shook his head. “It’s of no worry. I will deal with him.” He sounded unspeakably weary, as though the fury which had burned through him had exhausted him completely. Jeremy watched as David dealt with Spencer and Mrs. Crawford and assured them that all was well. They departed, leaving him alone with David in the hallway.
Jeremy swallowed. “Does he mean it?”
David couldn’t look at him. A muscle ticked madly along his jaw and his nostrils flared. He scrubbed his face with one hand. “I wouldn’t be surprised.”
“They are going to force you to do something by threatening t
