The Vagabond Clown
“It was only when Nicholas Bracewell and Edmund Hoode returned to the Lion that the first tiny hint of danger came. The rest of the company was in the taproom, enjoying a hearty meal before the afternoon rehearsal, delighted with the way that Dover had responded to their work and oblivious to the fact that their actor-manager had been lured away. Barnaby Gill had been helped out of his wheelbarrow and into a chair so that he could eat his food in comfort. Nicholas and Hoode joined him at his tab...le.‘Where is Lawrence?’ asked Nicholas.‘I thought he was with you,’ replied Gill.‘No, he came on ahead of us.’‘Well, I’ve seen neither hide nor hair of him.’‘Perhaps he went up to his room for something,’ suggested Hoode.Gill smiled sardonically. ‘When Lawrence goes into a bedchamber, it is usually for one reason only. He’ll no doubt join us when he’s had his sport with the wench.’ ‘Even Lawrence wouldn’t begin a dalliance now, surely.’Nicholas rose from his seat.MoreLess
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