Thomas grunted. “Is stability what money men want? Many companies profited by the Great War when the world was anything but stable.” “Men who profit from wars are as evil as the wars themselves,” Eleanor said, hoping she did not send Thomas back to a dark place. “Soldiers live for warfare,” Thomas reminded. “It’s their reason for existence.” “Soldiers and mediaeval knights,” Eleanor mused as she visualised her handsome knight once more. * * * Sir Andrew lay in his quarters, pleased that Sir Hugo had found him a chamber to himself rather than having him share with the household knights and other visitors. He realised he was the only visitor and smiled. Caercorbie’s evil reputation must have put travellers off. Caercorbie’s evil reputation must have put travellers off.While Sir Andrew

