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УHe teaches many styles, my lord. Long sword, bastard sword,
short sword, sword and buckler, backsword, rapierЧФ

УЧrapier and cloak, rapier and target, two rapiers, rapier and
daggerЧФ the man said, quoting from the handbill.

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They finished the list in unison: УЧsword and buckler, sword and
sword-breaker.Ф

He laughed. УI am sure he teaches them all very well. The juniors
used to fight over him. Unfortunately, fencing is out of style now.
Old King Ambrose was a devotee of the noble art, but King
Athelgar does not care for it and kings set fashions. Henchmen
with staves are in; fencing is out. And now you tell me that the
Royal Guard is driving away his clients! Lady Beaumont, has he
any pupils at all?Ф

УIf you will not tell me your business, I must be about mine.Ф

УI wish to offer your husband a job. I will pay well.Ф

That was more like it! УPray forgive my suspicions, my lord.
Beaumont has served the Duke of Permouth, and His Grace gave
him a very good reference. The Earl of Mayewort alsoЧФ She
distrusted the intelligence behind those penetrating dark eyes.

УLast year. For about a month in each case, just long enough for
the King to find out about it and apply pressure.Ф

УWho are you?Ф she shouted, heaving herself up. УWhy are you
spying on us? What harm is he doing, trying to earn an honest
living?Ф

УNone, mistress. But the King bears Beau a grudge. He had him
fired from those positions and probably others, is that not so?Ф

УNo,Ф Beau said. УI quit because they expected me to eat in the
kitchen.Ф

Isabelle wondered how long he had been standing behind her. The
visitor should have noticedЧmust have done! He looked up now,
dark eyes studying the newcomer.

УWhere do you eat these days, then?Ф

УI have given up eating. It is a disgusting habit.Ф Beau closed the
door almost as silently as he had opened it. He