The Sunne In Splendour: A Novel Of Richard III - Plot & Excerpts
"No ... no more game-playing, Dickon," he said softly. "I haven't the heart for it... not tonight. I've a brother-in-law who's bidding fair to embrace the Neville Bear and Ragged Staff, a wife in sanctuary, a son I may never get to see . . . and the worst of it, Dickon, is that so much of it is my own damned fault." Richard made a tentative, indecisive movement; his hand brushed Edward's sleeve. "I'll concede you George if you'll own up to Johnny," he said at last, and Edward gave him a look that was at once amused, mocking, and affectionate. "Poor Johnny. . . . Between us, Warwick and I did put him on the rack, in truth." Edward shook his head slowly. "Dick Neville was once my friend and there are times, even now, when I do remember that. But my deepest regrets are for Johnny . . . and the choice I forced upon him." This was the first time they'd spoken openly and honestly of John's betrayal. But Richard had thought of little else these three months past, thought he could understand why Johnny made the choice he did.
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