Chapter 158

Sir Lucas left for the backyard, it was late but he was determined to see Mr Lambad. Mary told him to have a seat while she went to get the old man, Mr. Lambad was not comfortable with the idea Lucas had come to see him so late into the night. He knew him better than anyone else, his son was not only desperate but a man who wouldn't come see his father without having something to gain from it. He stopped in his tracks carefully studying his son who was passing around the area like a lost puppy.

“‘Can't I have some good sleep in my own house? Why are you here so late in the night?”’ Sir Lucas turned to face the unpleasing complaint of his father. “‘I know it is late, at that because of the urgency of the matter. I want to have a good talk with you”’ Sir Lucas pulled out a seat and ushered his father to do the same. The old man sat down, his ears were eager to hear what had brought him to his quarters so late into the night.

“‘Father, I know we have talked about this in the past but i