Death at Dawn - Caro Peacock [131]
‘Then home to Hereford?’
‘No hurry about it, miss. Hereford’s not going to run away. Reckon I might see how London suits me for a week or two.’
I felt warmed by that, until a thought struck me.
‘We’ve forgotten the little cat. What will Rancie do without her?’
He smiled and undid the strap of his saddlebag. Two black paws hooked themselves over the edge of the bag and a pair of golden eyes blinked at the light. I looked from them to Amos Legge’s grin, then to Daniel’s concerned face, thinking that I was not after all so totally alone. True, I had no roof over my head, only one shoe, nothing in my purse and my only close relative was half a world away. Still, I had a horse, a cat, two friends and the sun was beginning to warm my face. As for the rest of my revenge, maybe Mr Disraeli would at least half-keep his half-promise. I could only hope for that. Amos Legge trotted on ahead, Rancie beside him like a horse treading on air. The walls of Windsor Castle were visible in the distance now, silver against the sun. I supposed little Vicky, if in residence, would be waking soon in her soft bed with all her servants round her. In spite of everything, I did not envy her.
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