Sour Grapes
“An epidemic of bad luck was sweeping the town, but praise be to Candace's spells, it had passed over her and spared the estate, the villa and its slaves. No blight, no rust, no vine weevil, she'd said, and she was certainly right about that. Claudia had examined every single leaflet and since that was what bailiffs were for - ensuring such plagues were kept at bay - she'd sent for him the minute Orbilio had ridden off.
And wasn't remotely surprised to hear the bailiff express astonishment (...if not downright bewilderment) that the Mistress should even mention blight or rust, much less weevil. Everything was exactly as he'd detailed in his monthly reports, he'd insisted, adding that - ask anyone - weather conditions had been perfect for the vines this winter and spring, and throwing in a baffled scratch of his head for good measure. The Mistress mustn't fret, he assured her firmly. The customary precautions had been, and would continue to be, taken. Seferius wine would continue to uphold its prestige and reputation.MoreLess
And wasn't remotely surprised to hear the bailiff express astonishment (...if not downright bewilderment) that the Mistress should even mention blight or rust, much less weevil. Everything was exactly as he'd detailed in his monthly reports, he'd insisted, adding that - ask anyone - weather conditions had been perfect for the vines this winter and spring, and throwing in a baffled scratch of his head for good measure. The Mistress mustn't fret, he assured her firmly. The customary precautions had been, and would continue to be, taken. Seferius wine would continue to uphold its prestige and reputation.MoreLess
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