Quote of the Day (28th of September)

I think it was about the 28th of September that Charles Radcliffe brought us the news of the warrant issued against Lord Derwentwater. He rode all the way from London to warn his brother; the messenger charged with his arrest was already at Durham.
"Why?" asked my lord. "What have I done that they should arrest me?"
"You are the Prince’s companion and cousin," replied his brother. "Is not that enough? They think they will strike the Prince by striking you."
"Faith!" said Lord Derwentwater, smiling. "They know not his Highness who think he can be struck through another."

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