On his deathbed, he extracted a promise from Linet that she would keep her distance from the lower ranks of society. If Duncan is a gypsy, he is definitely of a very low rank. Following the rescue and despite Linet's rejection, Duncan manages to engage her in sensual play. Linet responds enthusiastically, only to reject Duncan harshly as soon as they break apart. In two instances she leaves him tied up and helpless despite their mutual danger.
Some new disaster threatens the pair.
In fact, repeat about seven or eight times before Linet and Duncan manage to consummate their love. Then repeat the sequence another couple of times before Duncan's ultimate unmasking as Lord de Ware's heir. Campbell's Linet de Montfort had potential. She is a sharp little businesswoman who appraises every situation as though it were a variation on her business of weaving, dying, and selling cloth. The result is delightful - quick snippets of humor that made me smile.