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Gandalfus
”The see of York is currently vacant, I believe, but Stigand had a dispute with the last Archbishop.”
Edgar folded his arms across his chest.
”I want you to take up the see of York. Bring the ways of Rome to the people.”
Not that Edgar particularly enjoyed roman doctrine, but he felt that the clergy of England would be better served if united under common purpose. His offer was delivered with a degree of nonchalance, as if it was something as small as meat and drink.
”No... you didn’t.”
She hesitated for a moment before responding, her eyes darting around the courtyard to check for any observers. Satisfied, she moved to leave, but was stopped by Godwin’s question.
”Scotland? Dreadful. The King was kind enough, but only because he wanted to bed Margaret.”
She grinned ruefully. It wasn’t just for political reasons that he wanted to marry her, that was for sure. The man was ravenous.
”Good. You enjoy hunting, yes?”
Edgar was eager to find some common ground between the two.