When they took up their instruments, Brice brought Jamie before the queen. “The lad plays several instruments, Madame, including the lute. He would be honored to join the royal musicians.” “They would be honored to have him.” Jamie felt his cheeks redden as he picked up the lute and joined the musicians. At a nod from Brice he began to play. Within minutes he forgot his nervousness as the music flowed through his fingers. “I have not danced since I left France,” Mary said with a pretty little pout, “seeing that dancing has been forbidden here in Scotland, as has anything else that brings pleasure. But here in the Highlands,” she said, brightening suddenly, “that horrid John Knox cannot hear even a whisper of scandal about our adventures.” “Or misadventures, knowing you,” Brice added with a smile. “Hush. Now that I am once again gowned as your queen,”
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