Margaret the Queen
“Cuthbert's Bay. He cursed the Earl Cospatrick, in his mind, cursed Malcolm for having sent him on this crazy errand, cursed himself for being so feeble as to allow himself to be committed to it. Yet he did not see what else he could have done, in the circumstances.
One matter at least now seemed clarified and straightforward — Cospatrick's commitment to Malcolm and Scotland. Whatever had decided him, it now appeared to be assured that he was not intending, or even contemplating, another switch ...in loyalties meantime. It was inconceivable that he could have acted as he had done if he had been harbouring any doubts. He could scarcely have taken a stronger line, indeed, or pitted himself more vehemently against the Norman. And that he would be an effective ally for Malcolm was equally clear. Whatever his doubts and fears, Maldred could not help admiring at least some qualities of this peculiar cousin of his.
Cospatrick, before he rode off eastwards for Northumbria, had advised that Maldred should just ride openly into St.MoreLess
One matter at least now seemed clarified and straightforward — Cospatrick's commitment to Malcolm and Scotland. Whatever had decided him, it now appeared to be assured that he was not intending, or even contemplating, another switch ...in loyalties meantime. It was inconceivable that he could have acted as he had done if he had been harbouring any doubts. He could scarcely have taken a stronger line, indeed, or pitted himself more vehemently against the Norman. And that he would be an effective ally for Malcolm was equally clear. Whatever his doubts and fears, Maldred could not help admiring at least some qualities of this peculiar cousin of his.
Cospatrick, before he rode off eastwards for Northumbria, had advised that Maldred should just ride openly into St.MoreLess
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