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two men of nearly equal importance. The King would be highly unlikely to offend Bigod by giving her to de Bohun or de Bohun by giving her to Bigod.
Unfortunately Alinor was not the only one to come to that conclusion. Both Bigod and de Bohun soon understood that a simple application to the Kingunless it was strongly seconded by the lady herselfwas not likely to win his bestowal of the heiress. Even a lavish gift and the promise of a share in the revenues of Alinor's property would not be adequate compensation for enraging another powerful magnate. Some more immediate action would be necessary. Within the hour, both men had given orders for horses to be saddled and for their servants to be ready to ride.

 
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