14/24 "Remember that you can't do yourself or your adopted country a ha'porth of good by playing the Quixote." "Besides," Philippa continued, holding his hands tightly, "it is, after all, only an exchange. You have saved Henry's life, set Richard free, and brought us happiness. Why should you hesitate to accept your own liberty ?" Sir Henry threw open the window and looked towards a green light out at sea. I don't wish to hurry you." Lessingham raised Philippa's fingers to his lips. "You are very wonderful people." He turned towards the window. |