At the Edge of the World
““Now, Troth,” he said, “Crispin and I shall show you how we eke out pennies. We’re heading for a village. Let’s pray it’s small and remote. When we arrive, Crispin will play the recorder while I sing, dance a jig, and juggle. If the good people look kindly upon us, we might earn enough to buy some bread.”
I could see that, though Bear’s words made Troth nervous, she made no response other than to nod.
Bear went on: “Therefore, Troth, you must study and learn from us, for in good time yo...u must do your part. We’ll have no sluggishness here. Have no fears. No harm will befall you. Just stay close to Crispin and me.”
After going for perhaps a few leagues, we came upon a narrow road, which appeared sparsely used. Wagon tracks were shallow and for our brief passage we saw no one on it. It suggested an isolated place—just what we desired.
We pressed on, passing over a bridge that crossed a frothy stream.MoreLess
I could see that, though Bear’s words made Troth nervous, she made no response other than to nod.
Bear went on: “Therefore, Troth, you must study and learn from us, for in good time yo...u must do your part. We’ll have no sluggishness here. Have no fears. No harm will befall you. Just stay close to Crispin and me.”
After going for perhaps a few leagues, we came upon a narrow road, which appeared sparsely used. Wagon tracks were shallow and for our brief passage we saw no one on it. It suggested an isolated place—just what we desired.
We pressed on, passing over a bridge that crossed a frothy stream.MoreLess
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