The sun had set by the time we returned to Bampton Castle. For six hours we had sought Lady Philippa without success. But the search was not ended.
As he dismounted, Lord Gilbert turned to me and spoke. “Hugh, I wish for you to discover what has befallen Lady Philippa. It may be that she was taken whilst upon my lands, near to Bampton. If so, I’ll not have a guest so ill-used. Come to the castle early tomorrow and we will decide what must be done.”
Mel Starr