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Simon did not speak to Rhiannon again that day. He was kept busy, first by Llewelyn and then by David, Llewelyn's legitimate son. David liked Simon. Being half-English himselfhis mother had been King John's natural daughterDavid could not afford Gruffydd's prejudices. He was several years younger than his half-brother and was both pleased and excited by the possibility of a war. He was eager to discuss politics and strategies, and Simon was very willing, although he would rather have discussed other matters with David's half-sister. |
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All in all Simon was not ill-pleased with his progress with Rhiannon. When she came in to dinner, her eyes sought him out, and she smiled at him. And, although she talked to her father and half-brothers as freely as usual, Simon noticed that her glances flicked toward him more than once. He did not think, however, that it would be politic to pursue her after dinner. Let her think, as she had said she must. |
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