Nye regarded Jeremy steadily for a moment. “You are worth knowing as it happens,” he said abruptly. Jeremy was surprised. “What makes you say that?” “The boy.” Nye paused. “Your boy. The way you are with him. If I ever compared our lives in the past, I soon realized I got the better bargain. You’re ten times the father to your son than the old lord was to you.” Jeremy swallowed. “Thanks,” he said hoarsely. “But I’m a much better husband,” Nye said cheerfully.
