When Colman had found Ruby again, she was located exactly where he had first met her the day before: in the square before Saint Patrick's Cathedral. She was once again dancing to the joy of many who were watching her.
With a smile, the Young Poet watched for a while before something caught his eye, something beyond the comely Minceiri Girl and the clapping crowd. Emerging from the cathedral was Gardiner, following after King James. His eyes returning to Ruby, Colman watched as she paused, noticing the clergyman following after the Monarch of the Three Kingdoms… Walking from the cathedral for the first time in a decade.
While those who had gathered to watch Ruby dance called for her to continue, Colman stepped forward, walking up to his mentor and his monarch. By the time he was close enough, he heard King James utter: "I am sorry, William, but what you ask is something I cannot do. Despite my flaws, I will try to lead England, Ireland and Scotland into the seventeenth century. The censorship you are suggesting is something I cannot allow."
"Your predecessor would have allowed me to carry out this censorship." Commented Gardiner.
"My predecessor was known as 'Bloody Bess' to your countrymen." Stated King James. "And it was under her that my beloved mother was executed. Forgive me, William, but I do wish to be a better ruler than she had been." Approaching his carriage, King James noticed Colman and exclaimed: "Ah, Colman! What new plays are you dreaming up? A poem perhaps? Planning some public speaking? Come, come, let me hear the words of the young. I have heard quite enough of the words of your elderly mentor today."