Chapter 9Deciding against Ralf remaining at the house—it stood too close to Sir Henry’s manor for Geoffrey’s liking—through Hugh, Geoffrey had sent Ralf a message the night before to leave. While Geoffrey disliked the idea of Ralf sleeping rough in the forest, he had a worse feeling about Squire Henry and wanted Ralf gone—at least as far as Sir Henry and his spies were concerned.
Deliberately taking a long, circuitous route, Geoffrey finally ventured into the forest and then worked his way back toward the village. Although he and Ralf hadn’t made definite plans on where to meet, Geoffrey knew he’d find his lover easily enough.
Tucked away in his doublet was some food. Ralf would have supplies of his own but Geoffrey would feel better knowing he could provide for Ralf in some way. Stoppin
