Oclatinius went over and sat beside him, resting the back of his head against the cart wheel. “Feeling better?” he said. Bricius turned to him. The … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 53
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Shadow Of Doubt, Day 13
René de Merckes was out of sorts. His sole reason for accompanying John Elder on his clandestine visit to England was the hope of seeing Eleanor Elder … [Read more...] about Shadow Of Doubt, Day 13
Sands Of The Arena, Day 51
By the end, our parade around the perimeter, not something fighters usually did, was excruciating. The sun had been heating the sand now for many … [Read more...] about Sands Of The Arena, Day 51
Who All Die, Day 52
His sleep was patchy and he woke frequently from dreams involving facially disfigured comrades, or hailstorms of arrows descending on his vitals. He … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 52
Sands Of The Arena, Day 50
This time, I noticed his thinning hair far more than I had the first time, and the hairiness of his arms. ‘Do not stare at the emperor!’ The roar came … [Read more...] about Sands Of The Arena, Day 50
Shadow Of Doubt, Day 12
It was late in the evening – indeed getting beyond evening and closer to morning – yet no-one slept in Robert Poyntz’s household at Acton Court. Meg … [Read more...] about Shadow Of Doubt, Day 12
Who All Die, Day 51
Darkness fell with little progress in the siege. That was the nature of sieges, supposed Oclatinius. Long periods of time with nothing much happening. … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 51
Shadow Of Doubt, Day 11
It did not take long for Will to return to Acton Court where he entered by the north east gate – close to John’s chamber. As he crossed the small … [Read more...] about Shadow Of Doubt, Day 11