Surrender to the Fury
“Brand’s hazel eyes widened when Savannah carried a platter of roasted pork surrounded by browned potatoes and carrots from the kitchen and placed it in the center of the table. The fine china and silver had long since been sold or stolen, but the odd assortment of chipped earthenware made little difference to those assembled for the meal.
Nick noted with compassion Brand’s eagerness to dig in to his food when a small portion was ladled onto his plate, as if it might be whisked away before he ha...d his fill. Aimee’s appetite was more subdued, but Nick could tell by the way she concentrated on her food that it had been a long time since her hunger had been satisfied.
His men had scoured the countryside and flushed out a wild boar. The fresh meat provided a welcome supplement to the dreary rations provided by quartermaster. Lieutenant Dill had informed Nick that a wagonload of rations as well as fresh beef and pork would arrive from quartermaster in a few days. Nudging Dill, Nick indicated that they were to eat sparingly of the food, leaving the bulk of it for the young widow, her son, and her servant.MoreLess
Nick noted with compassion Brand’s eagerness to dig in to his food when a small portion was ladled onto his plate, as if it might be whisked away before he ha...d his fill. Aimee’s appetite was more subdued, but Nick could tell by the way she concentrated on her food that it had been a long time since her hunger had been satisfied.
His men had scoured the countryside and flushed out a wild boar. The fresh meat provided a welcome supplement to the dreary rations provided by quartermaster. Lieutenant Dill had informed Nick that a wagonload of rations as well as fresh beef and pork would arrive from quartermaster in a few days. Nudging Dill, Nick indicated that they were to eat sparingly of the food, leaving the bulk of it for the young widow, her son, and her servant.MoreLess
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