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    He paused, turning to lie on his back. ‘You English are always seeking glory. Do you think of nothing but land and wealth? My father too, ‘e will take England if you die tomorrow, and what do I get? Nothing, save an empty congratulations and another title. I am but a pawn in the game of more powerful men; I ‘ope for your sake that I don’t put you in check.’

    I had nothing more to say to him, no kind words to assuage his self-pity. The next time we met would be across the battlefield, with war raging between us.

    ‘May God have mercy on your soul.’

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