C107 On Westside Hill

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With a gesture, Charles commanded and Albert gave the King a parchment, bowing to him. It was the testament of the Viscount of Lumbridge. The latter topped off his glass. "Is this proof enough?"

Alexander slammed it on the table. "Do not gloat. It is not an attractive trait."

Charles drank his brandy. He wasn't gloating. He was angry.

They sat in a stateroom on Brand's ship