Chambers of Death
“Even if a murder had taken place in the nearby stable, Master Stevyn was determined to honor his guests.
A blazing fire and the stifling warmth from so many bodies weighed down on Eleanor. Her eyes grew heavy. Might she close them for just a moment? But her head dropped, and she started awake. Fortunately, her companions on either side had turned to speak with others. Her discourtesy had gone unnoticed.
A servant bent to pour more wine into her cup, then noted it was still full. In trut...h, the prioress had drunk but little, nor did she have much appetite.
“Does the meal displease, my lady?” The man beside her turned around, his brow etched with concern as he gestured at her trencher.
“Envy is a sin, Master Stevyn, and I am jealous that you possess such an excellent cook. Her talents are remarkable.” Eleanor’s smile was gracious. “If my appetite seems dulled, the cause lies in my need to do penance for covetous thoughts, nothing more.”MoreLess
A blazing fire and the stifling warmth from so many bodies weighed down on Eleanor. Her eyes grew heavy. Might she close them for just a moment? But her head dropped, and she started awake. Fortunately, her companions on either side had turned to speak with others. Her discourtesy had gone unnoticed.
A servant bent to pour more wine into her cup, then noted it was still full. In trut...h, the prioress had drunk but little, nor did she have much appetite.
“Does the meal displease, my lady?” The man beside her turned around, his brow etched with concern as he gestured at her trencher.
“Envy is a sin, Master Stevyn, and I am jealous that you possess such an excellent cook. Her talents are remarkable.” Eleanor’s smile was gracious. “If my appetite seems dulled, the cause lies in my need to do penance for covetous thoughts, nothing more.”MoreLess
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