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"Could he have done the job?" While riding on the horse, Edward kept on thinking of the death of Arthur. He could not bring himself to think that James had killed the boy so quick. He gave the horse a big whip, which made it increase its pace.

On getting there, he looked around as though he was being watched and gently alighted from the animal. He patted its back as of saying "Good job". The animal, understanding what the Duke had just done, nodded in its own way. The Duke smiled.

He proceeded slowly to the entrance of his friend's house. While walking towards the building, James sighted him.

"Good morning my noble companion." He said, bringing out his arms to give Edward a hug. "What has brought you here without notice?" He, then, gave him a tight hug. As he did this, he realized that Edward stiffed his body, not wanting to hug him completely.

Placing both of his hands on Edward's arms close to his shoulders and staring at him, he said "Is there anything wrong? You got some news fo