25th September 1687
Robert entered the Royal Palace with a troubled expression on his face. His steps, usually confident and determined, suddenly looked measured and hesitant, as if every step he took, he thought about whether he should move forward or not, but in the end, being the loyal retainer of the Stuart family and the close aid of his majesty Charles II Stuart, duty came first, so even though he was disgusted by the news he was carrying, he moved forward, however reluctant he was.
Charles was in the Solar (room of nobles for private entertainment) playing chess with his son James Stewart when Robert came in to call for him. Being disturbed in the middle of the game, he was a little disappointed, especially since he was about to win the whole thing, but knowing Robert, Charles knew that he would not disturb him if there was not something important.
Declaring his victory to his son, who looked at him with a scowl, Charles came out of the Solar with a smile, "What happened?"
