[Simon Dale by Anthony Hope]@TWC D-Link bookSimon Dale CHAPTER XVII 23/35
For although we hate these foul schemes, the men had the root of the matter in them." "They were no Papists, at least," said the second voice. "But the King will be pleased." "Oh, a curse on the King, although he's what he is to me! Haven't you heard? When I returned to the Castle from my search on the other side of the town, seeking you or Buckingham--by the way, where is he ?" "Back in his bed, I warrant, sir." "The lazy dog! Well then, they told me she was gone with Louis.
I rode on to tell you, for, said I, the King may hunt his conspirators himself now.
But who went with them ?" "Your Grace will wonder if I say Simon Dale was the man ?" "The scoundrel! It was he! He has deluded us most handsomely.
He was in Louis' pay, and Louis has a use for him! I'll slit the knave's throat if I get at him." "I pray your Grace's leave to be the first man at him." "In truth I'm much obliged to you, my Lord Carford," said I to myself under the window. "There's no use in going to Deal," cried Monmouth.
"Oh, I wish I had the fellow here! She's gone, Carford; God's curse on it, she's gone! The prettiest wench at Court! Louis has captured her.
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