Chpater One: A New Task
(Current Setting: London)
London and Paris were having a hard time avoiding war with one another. The Cardinal of France wanted to go to war. Now that he had the war machine plans, though he made a few modifications to it. He was not afraid to go against Buckingham's war machines.
Used by Milady and betrayed by the cardinal, Buckingham was furious. If only he had known, or he wouldn't of been so easily used. What were their plans that using him would become an advantage. First the Cardinal proposed a peace proposal but now he wants war. Times were becoming hard, King James was furious that the three musketeers stole Buckingham's war machine so easily. He accused Buckingham in fault of their lost and damage that was caused to the Tower of London. Buckingham, also known as George Villiers' life had gone bad, though money wasn't tight…he lost some of his advantages of being the Duke.
Honestly they were not prepared for what may followed. Some days, he would vow revenge on the three musketeers but he usually failed. Almost every night, he would go to a tavern in the city and drink his sorrows away all night.
But this day was different, the King actually wanted to speak with him. This was unusual for him now, but he did as he was commanded to do.
Buckingham took a seat as King James requested.
"There has be an uprising in France, I'd like for you to investigate. This is your last chance to prove you are a good use to me, if you shall fail. You will no longer be the Duke of Buckingham. Will that be a problem for you, George?" he questioned him.
George nodded at the king.
"Not at all, your Majesty. When shall I begin?" he replied.
King James looked at him with great hope that he'd would not fail him again.
"As soon as possible, Buckingham. Now go, I have plenty more matters to handle." He said as he walked out of the room.
Buckingham stood up and headed for the ports, he still had his own ship. This trip will not be hard until he arrived in France, he was not welcomed there. This task called for high expertise, which Buckingham qualified.
Buckingham could not mess this up, it was his last chance to regain the king's respect. He arrived at the ports, disguised of course.
"Welcome Monsieur to Paris, do you need any assistance with your luggage." a young gentleman said.
George refused.
"Thank you, but I am able to carry my own luggage" he replied.
The young gentleman nodded and walked away.
Buckingham laughed a little, surprised the king hasn't doubled the guards around the ports. They continued their trip into the city. There was already a home provided by King James under his french name.
"Ah, Paris has not changed since my last visit" he said to himself.
A girl headed towards him, being chased by a man. The woman accidentally ran into Buckingham. He grabbed her by the arm.
"Watch where you're going. Why are you running anyways?" he asked her.
She looked at him, why would a rich man like him care about her, a poor woman.
"I'm sorry, Monsieur. My boss lost his shop and took all my money. I'm starving. I have not eaten in a week. All I wanted was an apple." she cried.
Buckingham watched the man approach them.
"There you are, thief." he exclaimed.
The womman tried to pull away but Buckingham stood in front of her.
He digged into his pocket and paid the main off. Buckingham watched the man walk away. Then he turned to the woman.
"Find work at a tavern, something. Do not steal again. That is poor manners for a woman" he said as he walked away himself.