are very foolish,” she said. “You would do well to leave now, while you have the chance.”

“If we all leave, what will become of her? She will be completely isolated. I cannot allow her to be left friendless in such times as these. She has made poor choices, but I will not abandon her because of them.”

Fleming sniffed. “In that case, Seton, I bid you farewell. I have spoken to Livingston and she too will be leaving the Queen’s service. I do not know what Beaton will wish to do, but I cannot imagine that she will wish to stay after what has happened.”

“So I will be alone?”

“Yes.”

I bade Fleming goodbye, and made my way back to my chambers. My head hurt, and all the peace I had felt on my earlier walk had van...

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