Sergius' hand had moved to the boy's thigh, stroking through the layers of skirt and petticoat, "I think you should tell me exactly what you mean by intense, Nell, and what Lord Hurst would be wanting with three boys..." It was, he realised, a rather cruel way to get information from the boy. But this way Nell would not realised to what extent he was giving away information, to what extent he was an accessory to blackmail. And, truth be told, Sergius was hoping to get one or two ideas from the boy.