Conquering Passion
“The towering palisades, made of stout trees lashed together, were as tall as two men. Once inside, they were led to a chamber. Andras quickly lit several candles, and Mabelle could gradually see the room was clean but spartan.
“We’re expected,” she whispered sarcastically to Giselle.
Five palettes piled high with sheepskins and furs had been installed at one side of the room, and a chamber pot placed discreetly behind a screen, along with a basin and ewer full of water and drying cloths. An emp...ty wooden bathtub stood propped against the wall. A roughly hewn table and six stools completed the furnishings. The comparative warmth of the room led her to believe none of the walls was an outer one. They were completely within the fortress.
“My children are hungry, Andras,” she began, but he didn’t reply. She heard the heavy door being bolted after he left. She glanced at her children and then at Giselle and Rhonwen. The women understood—they would have to be careful what they said in front of the boys.MoreLess
“We’re expected,” she whispered sarcastically to Giselle.
Five palettes piled high with sheepskins and furs had been installed at one side of the room, and a chamber pot placed discreetly behind a screen, along with a basin and ewer full of water and drying cloths. An emp...ty wooden bathtub stood propped against the wall. A roughly hewn table and six stools completed the furnishings. The comparative warmth of the room led her to believe none of the walls was an outer one. They were completely within the fortress.
“My children are hungry, Andras,” she began, but he didn’t reply. She heard the heavy door being bolted after he left. She glanced at her children and then at Giselle and Rhonwen. The women understood—they would have to be careful what they said in front of the boys.MoreLess
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