The Unbroken Circle
I thought I could even sense a hint of bitterness, but hopefully, I would soon be forgiven.
"Seeking your advice, Padre," I said in Latin, proving I knew the holy language. "What crimes have these men committed?"
"They’re Scots, my child," the priest answered in the same language, looking down on me like he literally thought I was a child. Oh God, I hate men, I thought bitterly to myself, and had to fight the urge to literally want to scratch his eyes out. But I remained in character and played on my innocent appearance.
"They’ve committed crimes against the Crown by inciting scurries and talk about---"
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