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[thebestnose]

Look. [And she holds up a book of black and white photography. Mapplethorpe, to those who might notice. Jane actually sounds...happy.] So, the later Previous were useful after all. At least, some of them were. This is exquisite.

Does anyone know how to do this?

[Private to Sexby]Be up on deck within the hour, sir. We have things to discuss

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[naughtbutlife]

You are his warden, madam? Aye, you may ask me, though I fear I might not be of much help.

Private

[thebestnose]

I am. He said he worked for your husband?

Private

[naughtbutlife]

He worked for the household, though answered directly to my husband. He was sent to us by the King's nephew, a former employeer of his whilst in Bohemia or Bavaria, I suspect.

Private

[thebestnose]

Oh. He did mention most of that. I actually care more about how he was while he was there.

Private

[naughtbutlife]

I knew him as a quiet man. He was like a shadow on the walls, but obedient. ...and staring. Always staring.

I heard that he was much more talkative when around our other servants.

Private

[thebestnose]

But not to you or your husband?

Private

[naughtbutlife]

Not to me, no. If I asked him questions he would answer, though often his answers were rather uncouth.

He spoke more to my husband. Apparently they exchanged heated words on the battlefield.

Private

[thebestnose]

Do you know why?

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[naughtbutlife]

Why words were exchanged? I know not the specifics, as my husband was less than forthcoming about such things. I do know that Harry cut Sexby down for siding with Parliament mid-battle.

Private

[thebestnose]

Did he? Well, thank you, ma'am. This has been helpful.

Private

[naughtbutlife]

Aye. It was what I was told.

You are welcome, madam. I wish you well.