Passion in the Blood
“Ram and Mabelle were relieved Robert wouldn’t be among the Norman knights accompanying Curthose, but anxious because Baudoin and Caedmon had gone south to fight for Henry. Mabelle did what she could to cheer Carys.
After many long, tense days, it was Baudoin who returned home with good news. “You were correct, Papa, in your assessment that the supporters of William Rufus would in turn support Henry. So did the Church.”
Ram exhaled loudly and tightened his arm around Mabelle’s waist. “It’s over ...then? Caedmon is safe also?”
Baudoin’s squire helped Carys remove his armour, and once that was accomplished, he sat down wearily, drawing Carys on to his lap. “Oui, he’s gone straight to Ruyton. But it’s a stalemate, with Henry keeping England and Curthose getting a pension of Two Thousand Pounds per annum. The treaty calls for an amnesty.”
Ram shook his head and slumped into a chair, drawing Mabelle onto his lap. “But you know Henry will seek revenge on anyone who has supported Curthose.MoreLess
After many long, tense days, it was Baudoin who returned home with good news. “You were correct, Papa, in your assessment that the supporters of William Rufus would in turn support Henry. So did the Church.”
Ram exhaled loudly and tightened his arm around Mabelle’s waist. “It’s over ...then? Caedmon is safe also?”
Baudoin’s squire helped Carys remove his armour, and once that was accomplished, he sat down wearily, drawing Carys on to his lap. “Oui, he’s gone straight to Ruyton. But it’s a stalemate, with Henry keeping England and Curthose getting a pension of Two Thousand Pounds per annum. The treaty calls for an amnesty.”
Ram shook his head and slumped into a chair, drawing Mabelle onto his lap. “But you know Henry will seek revenge on anyone who has supported Curthose.MoreLess
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