To Return or Not to Return

That bloody Australian had tricked him.

But - it had worked.

That was his voice on the recording. He couldn't deny that. Not a choke,

click or hesitation.

Well, the man's methods were a tad - what was the word Elizabeth had used -

unorthodox - and he didn't believe Lionel about the smoking, how could it possibly

do him harm?

But he'd swallow his pride and return. Act as if nothing had happened. A little

awkward yes, but it wasn't as if Lionel could refuse to treat the Duke of York.

He hoped.