Twilight Magic (2007)
““Are you sure you wish to travel all the way to Camelen? ’Tis far out of your way.”
“My lady, I should rather be on the move and visit a part of England I have not seen before than sitting on my . . . than being idle. There is naught as boring than a siege.”
She had to smile. “I had the experience of a siege as a girl, but I was on the inside of the castle, with barely a break in my daily activities. We could not go outside the walls, of course, which did not bother me overmuch.”
“You suffered ...no attack, then?”
She laughed lightly. “No more than a few fire arrows over the walls. The weather turned cold and the besiegers went home. My father’s enemy never bothered us again.”
“A normal siege. Unfortunately, King Stephen is not likely to give up on Wallingford so easily. I will ensure your sisters receive your messages.”
“My thanks, Philip. I am sure Gwendolyn will seek assurance of my well-being. Pray let her know I do not lack for anything.”
“So I will.”MoreLess
“My lady, I should rather be on the move and visit a part of England I have not seen before than sitting on my . . . than being idle. There is naught as boring than a siege.”
She had to smile. “I had the experience of a siege as a girl, but I was on the inside of the castle, with barely a break in my daily activities. We could not go outside the walls, of course, which did not bother me overmuch.”
“You suffered ...no attack, then?”
She laughed lightly. “No more than a few fire arrows over the walls. The weather turned cold and the besiegers went home. My father’s enemy never bothered us again.”
“A normal siege. Unfortunately, King Stephen is not likely to give up on Wallingford so easily. I will ensure your sisters receive your messages.”
“My thanks, Philip. I am sure Gwendolyn will seek assurance of my well-being. Pray let her know I do not lack for anything.”
“So I will.”MoreLess
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