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“What happened?”
“Eventually I was prepared enough, and I fought back,” Guy revealed. “I beat every one of them.”
“Did they leave you be after that?”
Guy shook his head. “No, these boys were not very bright. They kept coming back for a rematch, and I would pound them senseless. Eventually, the headmaster got wind of what was going on and called me into his office.”
“Did you get into trouble?”
“Quite the opposite,” he said. “The headmaster praised me for taking the initiative but made me promise not to leave visible bruises on the other boys. Fortunately, it didn’t take long before they all started leaving me alone.”
“Did you make any friends at Eton?”
“I did not, but I didn’t lose any sleep over it,” he replied. “I studied hard and received a full scholarship to Cambridge.”
“Did anyone tease you at Cambridge?” Corbyn asked.
“They wouldn’t dare,” Guy said. “By then, I was boxing professionally, and that is how I survived while I was at university.”
“Why didn’t you continue to box professionally?”
“I was good, but I was much more focused on school. I spent nearly all my time at the library and attending lectures. I was rather proficient at mathematics and physics, and I even considered working towards becoming a professor.”
“If that is the case, why did you give up the life of a gentleman to become a Bow Street Runner?” Corbyn pressed.
“While I was away at school, my father was murdered when someone attempted to rob him of the two farthings that he was carrying,” Guy revealed.
“Two farthings?”
Guy bobbed his head. “That is all my father had on him.”
“That is awful.”
“The constable was contacted, but he didn’t have the time or resources to adequately investigate,” Guy shared. “My mother and sister had no choice but to move in with me. I knew I needed to work to provide for my family, and I was forced to drop out of university.”
Guy adjusted the lapels of his jacket as he continued. “I became determined to solve my father’s case, and I knew the only way I would be able to accomplish that feat was to become a Bow Street Runner. So, I marched up to Justice Conant and demanded a job.”
“You demanded a job from the Bow Street Magistrate?”
“I did.”
“That was quite bold.”
“Justice Conant thought so as well, and he agreed to hire me on a trial basis.”
Corbyn gave him an expectant look. “Did you solve your father’s case?”
A small smile came to his lips. “I watched the man hang.”
“Bravo.”
“It took me years to track him down, but it was worth every moment I spent on the case.”
Corbyn pounded on the roof and the coach started to slow down. “I have enjoyed your story immensely, but this is where I must get out.”
“Why?”
Corbyn gave him an exasperated look. “It is best if you don’t ask stupid questions, Agent.”
