Ram; Being The Tale Of One Ramillies Anstruther, 1704-55 .. (1960) - Plot & Excerpts
"I'd gladly let you kill him, but you're a servant of Spain—and of King James. So I'll see this major myself and say I forbid you the pleasure of thrusting your blade through his friend's heart." "Yes," Brian conceded unhappily. "It would be madness to lose all by a mischance, should the lad be fortunate. I recall how he beat his small fists against me, screaming, 'You killed my father!' Had mv own son lived, I'd have expected him to do the same over my corpse." Giraldini touched a silver bell. "So there'll be no misunderstanding, remain while I give this major my decision." Holton was ushered in. "Gentlemen," he bowed stiffly. "Sir, as representative of His Most Catholic Majesty, I cannot grant the Baron del Lago permission to proceed further in this affair," the ambassador stated. "His duty comes before personal considera- tion. Have no illusions regarding his courage. My denial of permission alone prevents his giving your principal satisfaction. Further, if the matter's pressed, I shall bring it before His Britannic Majesty's Government." Holton turned disdainfully and left.
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