I put the point of my sword through Joseph Ashburn's throat within a minute of our engaging.
"It was then as I stood in that shambles and looked down upon my handiwork that I recalled in what favour Master Ashburn was held by the Parliament, and I grew sick to think of what the consequences might be.
To avoid them I got me there and then to horse, and rode in a straight line for Greenwich, hoping to find the Lady Jane still there.

But my messenger had already sent her to Harwich for you.

I was well ahead of possible pursuit, and so I pushed on to Dover, and thence I crossed, arriving here three days ago." Crispin rose and stepped up to Hogan.

"The last time you came to me after killing a man, Harry, I was of some service to you.

You shall find me no less useful now.