Chapter Twenty-Four

Dawn had barely broken when Elizabeth summoned Garth to my chambers and, after swearing him to secrecy, had him assist us in moving the wardrobe far enough away from the tapestry to allow us to slip behind it.  We decided it was best to travel with Garth along.  Now we not only had to worry about Vivian and her crazy abductions, but we needed a watchful eye for Lord Rufus as well.

Although neither of us was eager to bring Garth into our confidence, we were forced to divulge a bit of information to him concerning Lord Rufus’ obsession with me in order to get him to cooperate.  Even though he now realized I wasn’t Lady Margaret, I’d won him over during the time he thought I was and his loyalty to me was astounding. Although I’d paid it little attention, I was now extremely grateful for it.

Elizabeth informed Garth of our early morning rendezvous and had asked him to make certain we had horses waiting for us at the opening of the tun