Elizabeth had requested that James arrange to rent a room close to his when she had met with him late the previous night to discuss that she would be leaving the castle. James had been watching for her arrival and met her at the rear door. He picked up her bags and escorted her through the hall to the room he had reserved. “Glad to see that you made it OK. I trust you were able to get away without too much hassle,” James said as he sat her bags down on the floor of the closet. “I had the staff prepare lunch and beverages, which I have brought here for us to have while we talk.” He led the way to the small table in the room. “It went as planned. Josiah was waiting with my bags when I came down. He made it over in good time and said he would be back with the coach put away be

