English Knight
“Some had fled north to avoid paying and Ethelred learned of the unwelcome visit. They were the merchants who could carry their riches with them surrounded by armed guards. Ethelred profited. We saw them all as we toiled in my castle. I virtually lived there now. I lived in what would be the hall with Harold and my men at arms. The top floor was still under construction and was too dirty but the room we used was adequate. We had yet to put in internal walls. The pillars which supported the... ceiling were the only encumbrance in the huge space.
It was Wulfric who saw the tax collector. “My lord, there is a mighty host across the river. I think it is the tax collector.”
I leaned over the battlements, “Aiden, ride to my father and warn him that the tax collectors are here.” I turned to William. “Keep my men working, Harold, and I will take them to my father.”
I cleaned myself up as best I could and donned my tunic and sword. By the time I reached the river the heavily laden ferry was almost across.MoreLess
It was Wulfric who saw the tax collector. “My lord, there is a mighty host across the river. I think it is the tax collector.”
I leaned over the battlements, “Aiden, ride to my father and warn him that the tax collectors are here.” I turned to William. “Keep my men working, Harold, and I will take them to my father.”
I cleaned myself up as best I could and donned my tunic and sword. By the time I reached the river the heavily laden ferry was almost across.MoreLess
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