The English Coast, 1794  

Mathilda was still reeling from what she had heard come out of Mary’s mouth.  Had her own daughter just threatened her?  

The thought was like fire in her mind as Tobias gently touched her arm.  She turned around, his expression was grim but his eyes were alive with excitement.    

‘I am taking Esther with us, ’he said.  ’Let her see what happens to those who defy God’s law.’

 Mathilda’s eyes widened in shock.  ’Tobias, no, please!  ’she pleaded.  ’Leave Esther here with me, she is not like Mary.  She is not so strong.’

‘No, ’Tobias said firmly.  ’Her weakness...

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