Imperial Spy
“The small group of young Noblemen around him followed Danar’s eyes with subtle glances and noted the progress of an attractive young woman in a regal, deep-red dress. One of the men coughed slightly.
‘A fascinating match for you, Danar. Lady Alyssa has an interesting reputation.’ ‘Interesting? In what way, Sharyll? Speak up, man – I’ve never heard of Lady Alyssa before, nor seen her in Court.’ ‘Perhaps she has deliberately avoided you, Danar. You do have something of a predatory reputation ...when it comes to the ladies,’ laughed one of the others in a low voice.
‘No, I doubt that,’ Sharyll said with a slight shake of his head. ‘Lady Alyssa is a random element in Shandrim. There are times when she will attend formal functions and private parties for a week or two, and then she is not seen for months. When she next shows up, it’s as if she has never been away. Where she goes and how she keeps herself so well abreast of the tattle of Court, nobody knows.MoreLess
‘A fascinating match for you, Danar. Lady Alyssa has an interesting reputation.’ ‘Interesting? In what way, Sharyll? Speak up, man – I’ve never heard of Lady Alyssa before, nor seen her in Court.’ ‘Perhaps she has deliberately avoided you, Danar. You do have something of a predatory reputation ...when it comes to the ladies,’ laughed one of the others in a low voice.
‘No, I doubt that,’ Sharyll said with a slight shake of his head. ‘Lady Alyssa is a random element in Shandrim. There are times when she will attend formal functions and private parties for a week or two, and then she is not seen for months. When she next shows up, it’s as if she has never been away. Where she goes and how she keeps herself so well abreast of the tattle of Court, nobody knows.MoreLess
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