The Malice of Unnatural Death:
“In the past you have always struck me as a happy fellow, but today you are reluctant to speak to me.’ ‘No, no. I am just thinking about my wife,’ Simon lied. ‘I had been hoping to go straight to her when I was called back to Tavistock. Being sent on this journey was not in my mind.’ ‘I am sorry, Bailiff. I had no idea. I did not want company myself. It was only the insistence of others that led to my accepting your escort. I would much rather you returned home, if you wish to, than continued wi...th me to a meeting you have no desire to witness.’ ‘I am sure that it is best that you have company on such a long journey,’ Simon said shortly.
They had left the abbey and crossed the river by the old bridge, then taken the steep lane that rose from Tavistock heading east and north up to the moors themselves. It was Simon’s intention to cross Dartmoor towards Chagford, and then head east towards Exeter. They would probably have to take it relatively slowly because the monk was unused to such journeying, but Simon was hopeful that no matter what happened he should be able to return to his home within the week.MoreLess
They had left the abbey and crossed the river by the old bridge, then taken the steep lane that rose from Tavistock heading east and north up to the moors themselves. It was Simon’s intention to cross Dartmoor towards Chagford, and then head east towards Exeter. They would probably have to take it relatively slowly because the monk was unused to such journeying, but Simon was hopeful that no matter what happened he should be able to return to his home within the week.MoreLess
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