[The Touchstone of Fortune by Charles Major]@TWC D-Link bookThe Touchstone of Fortune CHAPTER III 20/32
You don't know.
I can't tell you. Please do not speak of this terrible affair again." I supposed it was her horror of the tragedy that had wrought upon her nerves, usually so strong, so I dropped the subject, and it was not brought up again until after many weeks, when circumstances made it necessary for me to break silence. * * * * * While Hamilton was away, the murder of Roger Wentworth was freely discussed in London and was brought to the king's notice by a deputation of citizens who told his Majesty very plainly that certain of his friends were under suspicion. The king pretended that he had not heard of the crime, expressed his grief, was moved to tears by the recital, promised to do all in his power to bring the offenders to justice, and dismissed the Londoners with many brave, virtuous words.
As soon as they were gone, he joined a cluster of friends, among whom were Crofts, Wentworth, and Berkeley, to whom he repeated, with many witticisms, the complaints of the city delegation.
With what he thought was fine comedy, he reiterated his firm determination to bring the criminals to justice with despatch that should have nothing of the law's delay.
Closing his remarks on the subject, he said with a wink and an affected air of severity:-- "Gentlemen, I insist that you make an effort to be more careful of my tanners in your frolics.
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