Chapter 80 Witness

  Shortly before sunset Thames arrived home from his daily wanderings.  A swishing of skirts and eager feet came to greet him.

Chapter 79 Forgetting

  "You wanted to see me Mother Teresa?"

  Honey thought the old nun had simply wanted company.  She thought wrong.

Chapter 78 Never Ever

  On his way home Reeve Kenneth was so absorbed in the memory of his granddaughter's eyes, he did not realize right away that he was not alone.

Chapter 77 Willow May

  Reeve Kenneth stood in the road near the brothel.  He was not here for the....typical reason.  How does one approach a brothel when one does not intend to....

  "Hello!"

  A little girl jumped out from behind the low stone wall.

Chapter 76 Dewdrops

  Time passed quickly for the Morse family.  Laird Allan still dwelled at the Fool's Tower.  Worry and age stole Lady Margaret's vibrant red hair.

Chapter 75 Seeking One Brother

  "Father Patrick?"

  The old monk turned toward Sister Shannon.  He looked uneasy.

  He must feel as uncomfortable around women as I do around men.  I suppose it comes from living without the other.

  "Father Patrick, I have a question for you."

  The good father seemed to pale.

  "A number of years ago a young monk came to the convent.  I've come to inquire of him."

Chapter 74 Awaiting a Princess

  Francis was spending what should have been a lovely day at the castle.  He supposed he couldn't expect Princess Jean to be here every time he came.  He continued hitting balls with his cue stick.  It was less practice and more fidgeting.  Perhaps he should go.

  From across the room came the gentle swish of a lady's dress.

Chapter 73 Thames' View of the Honeymoon PG13

  Thames thought back over his honeymoon.  It had been far better than he ever could have imagined.  He could hardly believe his luck.

Chapter 72 Lady Margaret's Baby

  "Sir Samuel, so good to see you."

Chapter 71 Worthy

Chapter 70 The Trouble with Besieging a Castle

Chapter 69 Sultry

  "That's me last apple!"

  "Come back here with me apple!"

Chapter 68 Moving On Alone

  Oh.  That isn't right.  No one left now, just me.  This was easier when Winifred did it.  Let's see...rent for one merchant woman...no husband...no children.  Even paying rent is a sad affair.  Oh, and Lord Lionheart lets me take off some for being a widow.

Chapter 67 Learning

  Frella let down her hair.  Carefully she took out the precious scarf Queen Yolanda gave her.  With great care she tied it around her golden locks.
  Imagine me, looking like a queen!  I hope Thames likes it.
  She stepped out from behind the screen.

  "Well look at ye."
  Frella smiled.
  "Thames, what is that stick for?"

Chapter 66 First Wagon Ride

  "Ye see Frella?  Jest like the caravan back home."

  "It's so fancy."

  "I'm jest glad ye like it.  That one there is fer us.  I jest need to sign some papers."

  "All set Frella."

  They walked inside.

  "Well....do ye need to rest..."

  "No, I rested all the way here."

  She sat down on the comfy carpet.

  "Well, if ye be ready..." he said, turning toward the wall.