“I have done no such thing!” Karl protested, grateful that Henri at least had the foresight to send the servants out of the room with the exception of the wine bearer. He levelled a claw at the count. “I am warning you, Henri.” He slammed a fist on the table, causing the empty goblets to hop in place. “If you keep going like this, I will be forced to act, lest your rumourmongering costs the duchy its peace.”