In the Library
Charles stood at the head of the table, his eyes fixed on the test paper laid out in front of Walter. Lennox stood beside him, quiet but attentive.
Charles suddenly grabbed the paper off the table and read aloud, his voice rising with disbelief,
"Burn it down before someone else does. Only ashes know true peace?"
He turned sharply toward Walter, his brows furrowed in anger."Is this what you think? This is your idea of protecting the kingdom? You want to burn it down?! What kind of behavior is this?!"
Walter shrank slightly in his chair, but didn't speak.
Jonathan quickly stood up and stepped between them. "Uncle, please… calm down. Forgive him. He didn't mean it like that."
Charles exhaled sharply through his nose and pointed at Walter without taking his eyes off Jonathan."Then you teach him some of your manners, Jonathan. He clearly needs them."
Jonathan gave a firm nod. "I will."
