The Sister Queens
The Sister Queens
“People have been wont to tell us since infancy how different we are. But in truth, Marguerite, when compared to those not of our blood, we are more alike than different. Too much alike to be unforgiving of each other’s faults. Whatever part you may have played in the marriage of our sister Beatrice, it is forgiven. Can you forgive likewise my stubborn obstinacy in neglecting you for so long? I have been foolish, but I have learned from my error. I swear to you there is no act of yours sufficien...t to permanently harden my heart against you. This I learned, and I will not forget it again.… Your sister, Eleanor MARGUERITEAUGUST 1248AT SEA I have my letter! It arrived yesterday, on our very last afternoon in France. Standing on the deck of the royal nef, near the ship’s castle, I say a prayer of thanksgiving. Marie, at my elbow, thinks I pray for the safety of all the thousands of souls at sea since this morning. And I will do that too, but later.
Moving away from my lady, I open Eleanor’s pages again.MoreLess
Moving away from my lady, I open Eleanor’s pages again.MoreLess
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