He looked across the room at Caroline who felt herself shiver at the venom that she saw in his eyes. But she held herself proudly, hoping that nothing of what she was feeling showed in her face.
“I have been told what Lord Brecon said,” Lord Milborne answered.
“My man will repeat it if necessary,” Mr. Warlingham replied. “It was, of course, a crazed action on the part of the boy to take vengeance on my cousin for his dismissal by killing his pet birds, yet I cannot but think, my lord, that the punishment was somewhat in excess of the crime! Incidentally, where is my cousin, or is it presumptuous to ask such a question?”
“At this stage of the proceedings you will leave the questions to me, Mr. Warlingham,” Lord Milborne said, and turning to the Runners he asked, “Is this gentleman’s expl
