Word And Deed

Authors: Rossano, Rachel

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“The afternoon sun shone beyond the lattice, beckoning me. The sight nurtured an already restless spirit into mobility. I was intent on a turn in the garden, at least a semblance of freedom for my tortured soul. My body still ached and sudden changes threw my balance, but I fixed my purpose and pressed forward.
Ealdine, having used two of the three allotted hours on breaking fast and serving the midday meal, would not return until after nightfall. That gave me time to creep down the stairs to si...t in the sun at least.
Walking across the warped floor boards proved an uneventful task. However, upon opening the door to the sight of the steep descent to the ground two levels below, my grasp of balance wavered. I dropped to sit on the doorsill and lowered my head into my hands.
“Might I assist you?”
I lifted my head and instantly regretted it.
“Steady, miss, steady. Don’t go toppling on me. I don’t wish another death on my account.”
I blinked in the sunlight, struggling to place the source of the voice.MoreLess Read More Read Less