Marcus quietly entered the
dimly lit room where his friend tossed and moaned on the small bed. There was
little furniture beyond the giant, rough-hewn armoire, but two chairs had been
placed next to the bed. Marcus shuddered as he remembered how he had held his
friend while the doctor cleaned the stomach wound. Quickly scanning the corner,
he was relieved to find that Mol must have taken the bloody rags away. He said
a quick prayer thanking the Lord that Miss Radford would not have to see those.
“Lucy, I have some good news,”
Marcus said gently, sitting in one of the chairs and firmly grasping his dying
friend’s hand. “There is a woman I would like you to meet.”
Lucian stopped thrashing, tried to
sit, and then collapsed in a moan before asking, “You found someone, then? Oh,
Marcus, I am so relieved. Where is she? Have you sent for the priest and the
solicitor?”
“No, but I shall when they are
needed. I must ask that you remain in your best form when I introduce you. She
is a real lady. Although she has not yet agreed to the scheme, I am sure she is
on the precipice of a decision in your favor. I need you to show her your
charm, not your impatience.”
“A real lady? How am I to get a lady
to marry me like this?” Lucian entered into a fit of coughing. Marcus helped
him to drink a sip of water and then he was able to continue. “I could not get
Penelope to marry me whole although she had known my charms for years. How
shall I convince a stranger to marry me on my deathbed?” Lucian groaned.
“She seems to have a good heart.”
“Is she pockmarked?”
“No. She is Sir Henry Radford’s
daughter.”
Lucian pursed his lips. “So, she’s
mercenary then?”
“I don’t think so. But, I believe
she does have a younger sister and a mother to worry about. Think positive!
That could improve your suit.”
“I suppose one in my circumstances
cannot be particular. When can I meet her?”
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