Since they be busy today, Iam to fetch you to receive the garb." "Three figured brocade gowns, two fine sleeves with points andribbon ties, a butterfly ruff and velvet cloak for the Lord Chamberlain'splayers to use at the Globe Theatre. "I know where that is, lad, but have you not mistook me foranother? I have naught to do with the queen's wardrobe." "'Tis all waiting for you at the Great Wardrobe nearby." "Didn't want me carrying all that through the streets," he added. "'Tis a tie from a fine pair of sleeves meant for you with othergarments too, once adorning Her Majesty's person," he recited ina high, singsong voice as he placed a willow-green velvet ribbonlaced with gold thread in my hand. He must have a missive sayingsomeone was ill. "Who wants to know?" Iasked as he extended something to me. The boy was no street urchin but was wellattired and sported a clean face and hands. I'd been on edge for threedays, not only because of the aborted rebellion against the queen, butbecause Will and I were at such odds over it-and over our ownrelationship. When I opened my door at mid-morn and saw the strange boy, Ishould have known something was wrong.
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