Border Storm
“Ned Rowan said over the noise of ponies’ hooves clattering on cobblestones, as Hugh and his men rode into the inner bailey at Brackengill Castle a short time later.
Hugh grunted in response, for the unusual activity in the yard had already informed him that company had arrived. Unfamiliar lackeys tended unfamiliar horses, and some of his lads were dragging baggage through the main entrance. He had no idea who it could be, but unexpected company was common in the Borders. Frequently, passing travelers requested hospitality, and hosts rarely denied them.
“I’d better see who it is,” he said to Rowan, adding in a louder voice, “Andrew, come and take charge of my lad here.”
A thin, wiry little boy came running to take the dun’s reins, saying cheerfully, “Aye, Sir Hugh, I’ll look after him.”
“See that you do, lad,” Rowan said, dismounting and reaching out a hand to tousle the boy’s dark, curly hair.
Andrew nodded without comment.
As the boy turned away toward the stable with the dun gelding..., Hugh strode to the stone steps leading to the castle entrance.MoreLess
Hugh grunted in response, for the unusual activity in the yard had already informed him that company had arrived. Unfamiliar lackeys tended unfamiliar horses, and some of his lads were dragging baggage through the main entrance. He had no idea who it could be, but unexpected company was common in the Borders. Frequently, passing travelers requested hospitality, and hosts rarely denied them.
“I’d better see who it is,” he said to Rowan, adding in a louder voice, “Andrew, come and take charge of my lad here.”
A thin, wiry little boy came running to take the dun’s reins, saying cheerfully, “Aye, Sir Hugh, I’ll look after him.”
“See that you do, lad,” Rowan said, dismounting and reaching out a hand to tousle the boy’s dark, curly hair.
Andrew nodded without comment.
As the boy turned away toward the stable with the dun gelding..., Hugh strode to the stone steps leading to the castle entrance.MoreLess
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