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'Sir Harald worked at Westminster, Father'

'I don't care where he worked,' William seemed to miss the point 'His remark is totally uncalled for'

Harald rose slowly to his feet and adjusted the lapels of his gown He eyed Willia

'It is a serious offence of lese-n's wishes'

'Don't lecturea point in law'

'You are being i that you are not yet lord abbot You will not be lord abbot until His Majesty has seen fit to grant you a licence'

'And are you suggesting His Majesty will refuse a licence? That sounds very much like lese-majesty to 's officers were infor his new title before his appoint him In the end, it was decided to increase the fee for the licence If you wish, I could make inquiries to see if such strictures still apply'

Canon Simon was on his feet before William could open his mouth

'Father Bradford fully accepts the points you areHis Majesty's wishes The premature use of the terst us Those who, through no fault of their own, are unable to understand the coh office'

'Will that be your defence in Westminster?'

'I trust that eventuality will not arise,' Sihtly observed, it is in our interests to work together and overcome common difficulties'

'There is a further point' Harald's face reddened 'It is a serious offence to bear false witness The Lord's Ten Co no more accusations of witchcraft I aated and draw conclusions about the suitability for high office of anyone who lightlyblock, turned on his heels and left the chamber, followed by his companions

John Tucker leant over the table and surveyed the list of naether with four othersall described as dissidents

'Tocker! You don't spell it like that'

'That's how they spell it in Salisbury,' Richard reached for the document 'I just copied it how they wrote it You should be pleased they didn't 's arse of it'