My dear William,

Please, whatever Mark has written to you, you mustn't come back. I'm very much alive and well, there is no need for you to return at this time.

Mark has learned of your and Celine's affair, Benjamin overheard of him speaking of murder. If you come back now, I fear your head will be placed on a mantel, right above the fireplace.

My dear friend, if you are already coming, which I pray isn't the case, please don't let anyone know. I fear the moment words spills of you returning home, Mark will be waiting for you at the gates of the manor with a pistol in his hand.

I can't believe I'm saying this; but, William, stay where you are. I rather loose my best friend on the battlefield than at the hands of an angry man.

With much concern,

- Damien