Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, often sends his son, the young Lord Guildford Dudley to do his bidding. Guildford is a sailing with a small crew of men on a very luxurious vessel. One of the earl’s personal ships.

The sky is streaked with orange as the sun sets over the horizon. A gentle breeze blows through Guildford’s curls and through his white shirt. He is seated on barrel. Passing the time by sharpening a dagger with a stone. His eyes focused on the blade.