Chapter 20: Warrick

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Chapter 20: WarrickWith the horses back in Thorny Walk stables, I took on a young man who would do well enough as groom. I had him saddle d**k Whittington, and I rode out to the clearing; this particular year the gypsies were encamped on Thorny Walk land. The closer I got to the vista, the edgier I became. d**k Whittington danced under me, sensing my nerves. Once there, I looked around for the gypsy, Nicolae, and was relieved when I couldn’t spot him. Then I wondered if that was wise. Suppose he came up behind me… “Young sir.” I started and d**k Whittington half-reared. But it was only the old fortune-teller. “Syeira.” She nodded and studied me intently. “You are well?” “Well enough.” I hunched a shoulder. “We’ll start rebuilding Thorny Walk House soon.” How could I explain I wante

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