'As it was with Monmouth, and as it shall be in France, so it is here and now,' William said agreeably. His hand came down on the top of her head, and grabbed a handful of hair. 'Perhaps you can teach Arnold a trick or two. Arnold, witness carefully.' William pulled Eliza forward. Eliza's eyes clenched shut. What was about to happen wasn't so very bad, in and of itself; but she couldn't stand to have that other man watching.