The Knight Of Swords And Spooks (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
It stretched for miles along the English roads. At its head was the round-shouldered shape of King Richard III. And, just behind him, his prisoner, chained to a pony and guarded by the menacing Ratcliffe. The king led his army westwards to where he knew the enemy were coming. “You will see how a knight fights,” Richard promised the boy. “What is your name, young Stanley?” “George, Your Majesty.” “Ha! George, eh? I had a brother called George, you know?” “No, sire.” “Yes, brother George,” he said bitterly. “What happened to him?” the boy asked. “He betrayed us. Took sides with our enemies … I had to have him executed in the Tower of London. My own brother. You cannot trust anyone. And I do not trust your father.” “He’s still my father,” George said. “I cannot call him a traitor.” King Richard nodded. “You are a good knight – and a loyal son. I had a son, you know.” “I didn’t know.” “He died. A baby. Children die. You shall die if you father betrays me.
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