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'What's that?' said the duke sharply.
'Nothing,' said Nanny. 'Is this going to take long? I haven't had breakfast.'
The Fool lit a match. There was the faintest disturbance in the air beside him, and it went out. He swore, and tried another. This time his shaking hands managed to get it as far as the brazier before it, too, flared and darkened.
'Hurry 'It's common knowledge. Treason. Malicious witchcraft. Harbouring the king's enemies. Theft of the crown—'
A tinkling noise made them look down. A blood-stained dagger up, man!' said the duchess, laying out a tray of tools.'Doesn't seem to want to light—' muttered the Fool, as another match became a fluttering streak of flame and then went out.The duke snatched the box from his trembling fingers and caught him across the cheek with a handful of rings.'Can no orders of mine be obeyed?' he screamed. 'Infirm of purpose! Weak! Give me the box!'The Fool backed away. Someone he couldn't see was whispering things he couldn't quite make out in his ear.'Go outside,' hissed the duke, 'and see that we are not disturbed!'The Fool tripped over the bottom step, turned and, with a last imploring look at Nanny, scampered through the door He capered a little bit, out of force of habit.'The fire isn't completely necessary,' said the Duchess. 'It merely assists. Now, woman, will you confess?''What to?' said Nanny.
Monday, March 16, 2009
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