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The Lady's Round Table


*** LADY TINA ***

It is always a bit hard for a woman to stay in such an area but Lady Tina was even glad about it. So she has her own place and it was great to share it with her knight. Both have a fondness for animals even if their "pets" look a bit different. Their "baby" was a bird of prey Tristan found when it was young and injured. It's hard to imagine such a tough guy to be so tender with a bird and honestly Tina envies this bird a bit. But Hawk (forget the name of this bird) brought them together so she doesn't complain. Sometimes it's a curse to have long blonde hair where birds could get stuck.
Tristan was one of the knights those follow King Eric and Stewart Arthur through the whole kingdom and this isn't that bad cause their ladies where nice and lovely women you could have an awesome time with.

My Lady it’s about time to get ready for the big feast, Siobhan came into the room to remind Tina of this important event.
Tina put away her book, blew out the candles and left the library, following Siobhan.
*sigh* you won’t learn it, won’t you? As I took you with me, Shy, I don’t want you to treat me like a queen or so. I’m still your friend, and I can’t stand you to call me my lady
She was pretty mad at her friend nearly able to shake her. Siobhan and Tina grew up together on a small estate far away from here, and after Tristan asked Tina to join him, she beseeched Siobhan to go along with her. She was afraid of leaving home and the future, so she was so glad to have an intimately face around her.
It was one of the things Tina can’t deal with but attendants aren’t allowed to call their masteries at their names, so she begged her friend to do it at least when they are alone.
Tina throw a short glance on Siobhan’s face to figure out her reaction but she just saw an impenetrably mask and she was sad.
I made a big mistake to take her with me. It wasn’t good for our friendship, we estrange more and more each day. I might send her back Sad thoughts crossed Tina’s mind. Thoughts she didn’t need as she was confused in any case.

It was a funny picture to see the two women followed by three dogs walking down the hall as long as you don’t look in their faces. The biggest dog of the three follower was next to Tina’s side immediately and licked her hand to show her that he has noticed her inner brokenness. She looked at him, knelt down and hugged him, her loyal friend and bodyguard. Lando was her dog since he was a puppy and he would follow her everywhere. Soon, the other two dogs were here too, couldn’t be that they didn’t get cuddled by her.

The reached the bathroom at any time where Tina soaked in a hot bathtub. Siobhan left, the dogs lied down and she had time to give her thoughts full scope. Not really something she liked to do right now.
Actually Lady Tina doesn’t like such feasts. Too loud, too many people and a lot of drunken men, shouting around, but at least she will meet the other ladies again. She smiled than she thought of the first feast where she met Lady Luinarys and Lady Julie.

Just one year passed by since then and so much things happened – it seems as if it were hundred years. Somehow it was nicer before she met Tristanir.
Her life was light hearted and not very serious. She spent the most time with her brothers, and one day her father begged her to join her brothers when they left to go hunting. They don’t like that cause her sister was well known to scare the deer away which wasn’t very useful, but this time Tina should seek for herbs and so they hope she didn’t bother. It were rough times and Master Artemis didn’t want his daughter to go alone, nobody knows what would happen then.
One of her brothers shot a rabbit (poor animal) with his bow and as Tina was next to it she should take it but there was a bird of prey at once and this stupid raptor would steal the rabbit. It was a funny picture to see this young girl and this bird struggle for a dead animal and instead of helping her, Tina’s brothers burst out laughing. Deeply hurt (her proud) Tina want to leave but the bird of prey stuck into her hair which hurts a lot and it seems to take hours till a stranger helped her. She didn’t look at him, just stammered thank you and left in a hurry, blushed but with uplifted head.
In the evening they had guests, her father invited for dinner and to stay at night. It was Arthur a foreign nobleman who was on his way to his ruler and the capital of this empire was far in the south. So Lady Tina saw the man who helped her first time and it was so embarrassing that she didn’t know where to look first. But she decided to take a grip on herself and so she was inaccessibly and touchy and her father was really embarrassed about her behaviour. Her brothers still giggle about her and the knights and Arthur didn’t bound to smile. As she felt so uncomfortable Tina left right after dinner with a majestic nod to head for her new best friend a small, cute and brown puppy her father gave her after his returning of his last trading operations. She grabbed Lando and went straight to their balcony as a bird of prey came again to rest besides her. It was THIS bird and she felt like thrusting it aside but it moved his head and came near.
It seems he likes you.
She winced and turned around to see this knight. He wasn’t handsome and really no one of the men women adores but there was something mysterious and it was fascinating.
This was the beginning and they met a few times when Arthur was on his way south. One day Tristan asks her to come with her and she agreed. Her father started to organise a big feast for their wedding as he didn’t allow a concubinage and he wanted her to be save.

A lot of things happened then - this foreign power left the kingdom and Arthur joins King Erictor. Of course his knights were very loyal and so Eric could count on them too.

Toc, toc
Tina winced, Lando whimpers and she noticed that there was something out of the window. It was already cold, in the mountains it begins to cool down pretty quick, so she grabbed for a towel to wrap her in before she opens a wing. A big bird comes in and it was Hawk, she was so glad to see him so Tristan couldn’t be far away. Four months can be a damn long and you won’t believe it but Hawk and Tina really became friends.

Knock knock
Siobhan comes in to help her with her gown.
It’s about time. You’re already late my lady.

While she starts to dress her thoughts move again. Tina thoughts of King Erictor and she was a bit shocked as she has to admit that she looks forward to see him too. She has heard a lot of things from this famous man before they met first time and now she has to say that he is just adorable. Handsome, tall with warm brown eyes and curly hair. He was fair but also a good entertainer and when he was in the right mood he imitates a few know persons, which is so funny. But well she was old enough to know that it will never be – the king and her and so she forced her not to think of him. Sometimes it’s hard to paint another face in your thoughts.

Tina moved her hand as if she wants to push anything away – her thoughts?

Why do I have such thoughts I’ll meet Lady Luinarys and Lady Julie again. They were a big help after she became part of King Eric’s following. She will never forget it. And besides who knows if there will be new Ladies.

Tina reminds of their last meeting where they met in the garden and Lady Luinarys starts telling a story about funny little men called Hobbits, Dwarfs and Elves. She might tell more today? It was too thrilling to hear what happened to them.

It’s is too sad that they live too far away from me and I can’t understand why Eric’s knights don’t live near him. I have to ask Tristan. There must be a chance I’m sick of living alone while he is away with his King. She knit her brows as a voice told her:
Go on like this and you will get ugly crinkles on your forehead
Hawk spread his wings to fly, the dogs start to bark and than Tina looked up she saw Tristanir. Sometimes this gowns are awful and it seems to last too long till she lays in his arms.

I’m sorry but I’ve to leave you my dear. There’s another meeting and I bet they’re still waiting for me. What do I see? Crinkles again? I have to go but we’ll meet later. Please don’t be sad.
Tina doesn’t notice much just the big door closing.
Knock knock
Could it be…Tina opens the door as quick as possible. Just a handmaid.
My Lady! I have to deliver the message that Lady Luinarys arrived before a few minutes

Tina starts smiling
Thank you. I look forward to see your Lady
The handmaid left and Tina was alone again she didn’t note that Siobhan was gone and there were just the dogs snoring.

Knock knock
Curious about the new message she opens the door
My Lady! Lady Julie would like to meet you in the garden before the big feast. You will find her at your usual place.
The handmaid was gone and Tina wonders about Julies request.



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Still wondering Tina turned to the windows. It was dark outside and uninviting. A strange feeling which gave her creeps was immediately there. She shakes her head don’t want to think about it what did she expects? Times do rough you have to bargain with sad things but this time it was different. It was colder, an apprehension?
She still hear the voice of her father in her head
Are you sure to marry a knight? Do you know what you have to demand of your life then?
Tina smiled he was always caring about his only daughter but he has to deal with the fact that she was old enough to do what she want and to live her own life. She was even a bit sad about her own answer, too stroppy, but she was tired of the same discussion for weeks since Tristanir ask him for his daughter.
Father I told you so many times that I know what I do. Have you ever asked yourself? What about you? You were away for months too, with your stupid business. Did you ever ask mom what she felt? If she wasn’t scared about your absence? Believe me she was, she spent hours praying in front of the candle, she lit when you leave. You tell me time is rough did you ever thought about bandits and thieves in the woods waiting for tradesman like you. I bet you didn’t. So where’s the difference? And I don’t…father listen to me…I don’t even want to think about the things could happen when Tristanir is away! …
Her father broke in on her hysterical implementations
Never, never speak to me like that
His face was white like the walls behind him
And never about your mother, listen NEVER.
She could remind of Bradleys face, he was her oldest brother, who glanced around the corner, totally shocked – as shocked as she was. She turned and left. Her father stood there slouchy and he looked much older as he actually was. She was sad about her behaviour but too proud to apologise.
Next day her father came to talk to her and she got a glance inside her father first time and she heard that he missed her mother like she did since she died. He hugged her and just told her he was scared about her future that she will live so far away and submontane. That he was afraid of the Banaty mountains that they are so far away from him and that it takes him days to visit her.
Sigh
She always wished her mom could be with her. That she knows Tristanir. Tina still wonders if her mom would like him too and imagined her wedding and the arrangements with her mother around her. Tears ran down her face, why did she leave her so early? At the moment she would need her mom to talk to her to tell her sorrows and things affecting her heart. She needs her so much that it hurts, but she isn’t here any longer and she has to deal with it.
She noticed something wet in her hand, her loyal dog was next to her, fawning and excited. Glad he wipes off her thoughts she said.
I bet you want to go for a short walk my dear. As I want to meet my favourite Ladies in the garden I think I could take you with me. Just let’s look for my cape, it’s already cold outside
She found it soon and before she left…wing beats…Hawk took a seat on her shoulders, it was clear after Tristanir left him with her.
I feel like a witch, Tina thought after she left the room. The puppies were still in the room, too small to take them with her. They’re too lumbering and she couldn’t focus on her friends’ requests.
Actually the feast had to start before a longer time but this urgent meeting was brought forward and so she could meet her friends too.
She knit her brows and starts smiling, don’t want to get ugly crinkles. She could imagine Tristanir standing in front of her, fondling her forehead to remove the “furrows”. But it was strange a meeting before a feast that everybody had to wait and it doesn’t suit a lady to appear without her knight.
Voices, exciting and familiar voices.
She put her finger on her lips to show Hawk and Lando to be quiet. It was difficult cause Hawk knows the voice of his master and usually he was away immediately but he seems to feel that there was something important and so he stayed calm on her shoulders. It was unlike her to eavesdrop but as longer as she thought about her short date with her husband the stranger it was.
She heard Galahad
….Lady Anna….don’t want….
Lady Anna is here too?! Tina’s heart jumped and Galahad is speaking of her…she starts smiling. Would be a wonderful couple!
No time…romantic…might leave…fear…Tina
Tristanir? He fears? What the hell? She sneaks nearer, why didn’t I do that before she complained.
You’re right mate and have you seen Arthurian’s gaze? Never seen him so worried
That was Dagonet, hard to imagine he fears anything.
And King Erictor. He seems to be much older today. It’s about time he’s going to marry. Our kingdom needs an heir
Lancehot, it’s better you worry about your heir. Don’t you think so? It’s about time for your marriage with Lady Julie
The men start laughing
My Lady. Can I do anything for you?
Tina died, nearly died but she was so shocked and there was no mouse hole to disappear. She tautens and stepped forward to see a wondering attendant.
Thank you. Just thought I’ve lost anything
Meanwhile the knights also stepped around the corner watching her suspiciously.
Tristanir came watching her face closely but she tried her best not to betray her feelings.
I just want to come to meet you, lovey! What do you do here?
She gave Hawk a push to change shoulders, pretty heavy bird after a while.
I was on my way to meet the Ladies in the garden
You should meet him in your bed, Lady Tina Dagonet burst out dirty laughing, like the other knights.
Tina stepped forward, gouged her finger in his chest and looked up
It’s easy to talk about things you don’t have uh? Isn’t it boring to find always just an empty bed in your rooms
Tina, wait
But Tina left a surprised Dagonet, smiling knights and a wondering Tristanir still on her way meeting her friends. Her eyes were wet didn’t Dagonet said something which hurts?

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This damn castle is so big you really can lose your way. Tina went into the garden, just a few more metres till she will arrive their place. Pretty cold this night, she wrapped her cape around her, less success - Tina was still shivering, as she saw the cute little Pavilion
Thank God it’s a bit protected, won’t be that cold then she murmured.
As she entered the room she had to notice that nobody was there. Wondering she took a seat, lost in her thoughts again, while crawling Landos head. Lucky dog, he enjoys it so much.
Already two days here. It’s so different to my normal life, could I deal with a life here? I don’t think so but it’s a nice change so far.
It was nice just to live one day from here, if you have to take a coach and only a few less hours by horse.
I’m glad King Erictor gave us this small manor on our wedding. It’s a nice house with just a few stables – big enough for animals, our attendants and us. But what to do with a house when I’m alone the whole time? My friends live too far away, Shy doesn’t speak with me any longer and it’s getting more boring each day. I can’t spend the whole time with needlework, oh I hate it, I prefer to explore the woods and meadows but I’m not allowed to do it – too dangerous. Not even a library where I could spend hours, although Tristanir promised to organise one *sigh* But now he was the whole time away, no time to keep it. It’s not just the library, there were so many things I miss and above all time I could spend with him.
Now we met again, after more than four months and nothing’s like I imagined. Little hugs, kisses that’s all? No time again. Isn’t it a wonder I’m sad? Above all I’ve heard anybody talking about the quitting of the King, his Steward and the knights tomorrow morning, on my way to the Pavilion? What if it’s right? What about the tourney? Who cares about that, WHAT ABOUT ME? Alone again, it is worse than my mother’s matrimony, isn’t it?

Sigh

Do you have regrets?
A sad voice came out of nowhere.

How long did you stand there yet?
She noticed him a few seconds before he started to speak. Besides Hawk betrays him as he took a seat under the roof.

Too long to see the sorrows on your face. You didn’t get frightened?
He sized her up thoughtfully.

I know you and I know that you love to sneak around. And I can’t stand it. I knew you will follow me just didn’t know when you’ll come.
Tina looked up, straight in his face. But it was too dark to notice something and he was in the shade.

But I’ve to admit you’re good, even Lando didn’t note you
She kept up crawling his head.

No wonder you pampering him the whole time. I envy him

It’s not my fault you’re not here. I spend more time with my dog than with my husband. Think there is something going wrong

Do you have regrets that you’ve married me?
He was next to hear so fast that she didn’t notice it and grabbed her arm.

Ouch! That hurts
He eased off his gripe still waiting for an answer and Tina had never seen him looking like that. She leaned her head against his chest, searching for an answer and she can’t avoid crying again. He took her chin tenderly, wanted her to look in his eyes.

No..ho….oooo!
A tiny smile was around the corner of his mouth and he took her in his arms to console her. Their glances met, their lips came closer …
… as Lando starts to growl. He jumped up to bark Hawk spread his wings and Tristanir and Tina went apart as if anybody caught them. They stood up, Tristanir had his hand on his sword, but they just caught a look on a young woman with long, blond hair.
They changed a glance, confused and a bit perplex…the romantic moment was over.
Tina raised her eyebrow.
Who was that? Hiding in the garden?
Her voice sounds annoyed.

I know her, she arrived this evening. Think they said it’s Luinary’s cousin. But I’m not sure. What the hell did she want? Sneaking around in the garden?
She was annoyed. This stupid girl destroyed such a wonderful moment. Tina would like to stomp her foot but she also wondered if this woman has heard anything?

Excuse me My Lady. There is a master asking for you
This time Tristanir raised his eyebrow. Tina looked a bit disconcert.

Would you like to follow me. He’s awaiting you in your rooms
Still wondering she followed, Tristanir next to her, their pets behind. They crossed the hall till they were before her rooms.
The attendant opened the doors when a young handsome man approached

Oh Tina I missed you so much
to hug her.

Lando fawned than he saw the visitor. It was Tina’s brother Bradley who looked a bit worried. Actually she was proud of her brother, a lovely and handsome man…tall, slender, blonde and with incredible blue eyes…she always envies him this colour. But as she looked at him this time she was a bit shocked to notice that he looked much older, that he lost weight and the shining of his eyes. He hugged her and gave her kisses on both cheeks before he turned to greet Tristanir too. It was a special meeting, too many days passed by since they’ve met last time.

Bradley was pretty tired because of his long journey so they took a seat.

Oh Brad it’s so nice to meet you. You have to tell me all the news. How is dad? What about his business? How is Shane? Any news of Sam? And cute little Andrew? Alastar, Bredan and his wife? Carbry? Oh my God tell me, quick I want to hear everything!!

Tina bounced on her armchair, she was excited such a long time she hasn’t seen anybody of her family.

Tristanir watched her grinning and left the room.
She won’t have time for me now and besides I have to think about a few things. I should speak with Galahad?! *sigh* …………I don’t know what to do? How to talk to him if I’m not sure about my own feelings?!………..No, I love my wife, no way, but I don’t know if it’s fair to leave her alone the whole time…………………Why do I think so? Should I have any remorse? She knew where she got involved in, so why do I think about it at all!……………..I stand by my word and I would follow my king and steward everywhere………….Sometimes I’m even glad to be able to leave. Tina’s getting unbearable, OK difficult, when she has to stay at home *sigh*………………I know she miss her freedom but I can’t allow her to striate through the woods. I’ve seen too cruel things………………But I also know how she feels I won’t act different……….She can say what she wants but I was a warrior, I’m still one and I’d prefer to die fighting instead at home in a arm chair………….Bloody hell I was born to fight and now I doubt because of a woman……….I become a wimp!………But her eyes when I leave? So sad, big green eyes whose try the best not to get wet…………..
Lost in thoughts he walked along the hall.


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Com’On. I don’t want to wait hours for answers
She nearly crawled on his knees to force him to tell her more.

OK I should tell you hello from all of us. Dad sends his love and I should tell you that he miss you. His business is doing fine right now and it might lead him North so there could be a chance you’ll see him soon. He met a nice woman lately and they spend a lot of time together. I think she would be the right one for his eventide. Shane…

Dad did what?
Tina cut him off. She was shocked to hear that their father thinks of other women. She always thought her mother was the one and only above all after their talk before her wedding. She swallowed , not able to think anything.
What…..what about mom?

Tina, mom is dead. Dead for 6 years. Is it so devious that he won’t spend his remaining years alone? Look you’re away we all are going to marry some day, he won’t stay alone
Brad had his hands on her shoulders forced her to return his look. She knew that he was right, but it was hard to accept it.

Go on with Shane, Brad…please
Shane….
.
….Bredan and Julienne are in the family way…


I’m going to be aunt
Tina’s smile was back on her face
but sorry, go on dear
.
…Carbry was at our uncle’s estate where he met a nice Lady. Pretty cute woman but her father is Duke of Radaspona and well father’s job and our parentage is not really what he expected for his eldest daughter. But I guess he doesn't think that Carb will fight for her.

Little Carbry is in love. I bet it'll happen like he'd like it. He always gets what he wants
Dreamily she glanced at her brother
So what about your love life then
She started to grin, sure to know he won’t tell anything
But Bradley became serious. He kneaded his hands, his glance was sad and he sighed.

Well that’s the cause I’m here – actually. I have to tell you something………….... Since you left one year ago…………… I had to think about a lot of things and become aware of them………….…*sigh* I’m afraid of this moment and I thought of it so many times…………….. but I have to do it……….. otherwise I won’t be happy again……….. Father’s sad that I haven’t married one of the women he introduced to me but……………..I can’t do it as I’ve already found the woman I want to spend my life with. But………….. as a matter of fact…………. something intervenes…………..*sigh*…………….. we had a dispute and she took the first chance to leave me……………..Since then I can’t sleep………….. life is worthless and I note that I need her finally

The words hung in the room and Brad looked like a little puppy, she has never seen this “Nobody loves me” view before and she hugged her brother immediately. Confused cause she didn’t know what to do to help him and besides she was surprised that he told his problem. Of course they come along with each other very good but is wasn’t usual he tells her his sorrows.
Is there anything I can do for you?

Yes, remove Siobhan from office
Silence

Shy?
Yes, I love her, please fulfil my only desire

He holds her hands and looked at Tina as if he wants to convince her by hypnotizing. She was shocked. Shy was her brother’s love? She glanced at him but he was dead earnest. Could it be that she’s so strange because of this situation? That she notes she loves him too? Maybe? There was just one chance to find it out.
Tina stood up crossed the room where she opened a door
SIOBHAN

Minutes passed by till she came.

Where have you been? We’re waiting for you! There’s somebody who wants to visit…

Too late Bradley was already here and Shy in his arms, both sobbing … Tina wasn’t able to understand anything. She watched the couple with a lovely smile on her face as she felt arms around her.

Don’t you think they’re a good example for us
a tender voice next to her ear, a soft kiss on her neck.

She turned
Don’t you think we’re much better
a fresh smile on her face. He bent his head, looking in her eyes.
Eyes closed, lips touched tenderly…she has waited so long for this moment.

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*** Lady Luinarys *** part I


*** LADY LUINARYS ***

Lady Luinarys put her head through the open window of her coach. It was a windy afternoon. Big grey clouds covered the sky, rain would start in some minutes, to be sure.

The face expression of the young lady showed her mood: she was bored of the long travel to the King's Court, which lied high in the Banaty Mountains.

”When will we arrive at the royal court, coachman?” She seemed to be very impatient.

The old coachman turned round to his mistress.

”Maybe an hour or two, my lady. We’ll arrive the royal castle before sunset.”

Lady Luinarys retreated into the cabin. She sighed softly.

The journey is too exhausting. I should relax a little bit – the feast will be awesome, I’m sure. I’ll see Arthurian, his knights and their ladies … and King Erictor!

She closed the eyes and remembered, how she saw the young king for the first time at a tourney on her uncle’s court. It seemed as if it was hundreds of years ago, but only two-and-a-half years were past since king Erictor had won the price of Lord Hartmur Sanderstone.

He was the best warrior, the most noble knight, I’ve ever seen.
But the highborn king was far away for the young baron’s daughter. That’s why another knight attracted her attention.

She had met her lord husband, warrior and commander in service of the Tromain Realm, a year before, when he just had left the service of the Tromain Emperor and defected to Erictor. Their first meeting was at the wedding of her cousine Genoveva Sanderstone with Lord Edwyn of Desert Hall, when Luinarys had helped her kinswoman with the dress. Knight Arthurian Castur was polite and gallant, but she payed almost no attention to him, whereas Arthurian felt in love with the young lady from that moment on.
Later at the feast, he had asked for a dance, and they had a small talk together. But all the time, Luinarys thought of an other man, she admired. He was a musician of a foreign country in the north, called ‘Viggorn, the lost king’, a famous singer and painter, but not coequal to her, unfortunately. Viggorn played some gorgeous songs for the married couple, but left the feast early and was never seen again in the kingdom. Where might he live, wise Viggorn?

Shortly after the wedding, another danger arrived at the north eastern shore: a huge Saxon host. King Erictor then summoned his knights to fight against the nordic invaders - and all other noblemen-at-arms followed him, too - among them, Luinary's elder brother Rikkard Castell.
Arthurian begged Luinarys to keep a beautiful ring as memory of him in case he would not return from war. Half-heartedly the young lady had preserved the piece of jewelry, always thinking of the missing singer.

The fight against the invaders took more than six months; many battles had to be fought and a great many warriors lost their lives, even Rikkard Castell. Arthurian fought bravely and after some time, the lords heart about his famous doings. More often, Luinarys had to think about him, his gallant behaviour, his gorgeous, strong looking.

After the Great Battle had been won, Arthurian followed king Erictor to his royal court to serve his liege – no word to the baron’s daughter. Luinarys was confused and sad, because she didn’t know if Arthurian kept her in mind.
At that time, her lord father had made wedding plans for his elder daughter, but Luinarys didn’t want to hear about it - the mourning for Rikkard had been too recently; she decided to visit a good friend of her – Lady Julie of Rio Castle in the far south of the kingdom.
It was such an awesome time with Julie. We talked together – even in the middle of the night and had lots of fun! Lady Luinarys had to smile while thinking about that time.

She had spent some months at Rio Castle, when there came lore of a great tourney in honor for the king and his loyal knights at Sanderstone Castle. Both ladies didn’t delay any second, but travelled to the court of Luinary’s uncle at once. And then … everything came up roses.

Luinarys smiled happily. I’ve seen the most gorgeous man in the world … and lost my heart to his best warrior, to a hero of the kingdom.

She looked through the window outside. And now, Briseis is one year old!

Helen, her handmaiden, looked carefully at her mistress.
You need a rest, my lady. Try to sleep, the feast will be exertive!

Luinarys glanced at Helen. I can scarcely expect to arrive at the king’s court. To see king Erictor again. And all my good friends!

Yes, and to be conjunct with Lord Excalibow!
A short, reproachful look from Helen.

Of course, I’m happy to meet my lord husband, Helen! Luinarys blushed.
He stayed with the king since three months … a long time. He’ll be disappointed that I’ve left his daughter at Chassalla. But a tourney is not the right place for a babe.

Maybe may daughter and I will leave Grail Hall to stay with Lord Excalibow the whole year … This would be so great … to live WITH my husband at the same place ... to be near to king Erictor all the time … to take part of many court balls and feasts.

But Luinarys knew that this would only be a dream. Arthurian had made it plain to her, that (in his opinion) his wife and daughter belonged to Grail Hall, to have a ‘normal’, well sheltered live. So boring ... and exhausting! She folded her arms defiantly. Why can’t he understand, that his wife wishes to be with him all the time - instead of ruling by proxy of him. She sighed sadly. Maybe I can plead with him … perhaps, Julie and Tina will help me!

Within the next hour, the steward’s wife slept and dreamed of … the most admirable man of the world.
Before twilight, the coach reached the exterior castle walls and then … Lady Luinarys Excalibow of Grail Hall, wife of Arthur, noble steward and knight of great King Erictor, arrived at the King's Court.

The coach stopped in the middle of the main court of the royal castle. The coachman jumped down from the coach box to open the door for Lady Luinarys.
Slowly, the lady got out of the vehicle, looking curiosly around the court. So many people … incredible! Maybe I can get a glimpse of a member of the Sanderstones?!
The court eas full of noble guests, arriving from all over the kingdom. Knights, lords, ladies, squires, servants and handmaids ran promiscuously over the court from one building to the next. There were many welcome shouts and laughings, when the noblemen greeted each other. Luinarys noticed a huge number of southern noblemen ...

Ah, there are Lord and Lady Highheart with their daughter Amanda ... and there's Lord Hamleth Redwood, greeting his relatives. Luinarys noticed thoughtfully.

Helen went quickly to her mistress.
My lady, the Lord Steward will await you.
Luinarys sighed inwardly. How would it be, if the KING awaits me in his rooms?

She turned to her handmaiden.
Well, we shouldn’t keep him waiting. Bring my luggage to our private rooms, and let the king know, that the steward’s wife has finally arrived at his court. Afterwards, you inform lady Julie and lady Tina of my arrival, please.
Helen curtsied easily. As you wish, my lady.

Luinarys went to the hugh, grey tower of the royal steward and entered the massive building. Some minutes passed before she entered the best room of her lord husband.

An elegant servant approached at once and took a bow. [
b]Your Ladyness, I’m delighted to see you here at the king’s court. I hope, your journey has been comfortable?
He pointed at an armchair by the fireside. Have a seat, if it pleases you, mylady. His lordship has an important meeting at the moment. May I offer you a cup of wine?

Busy … as always! Luinarys took a seat by the fireside and siped the wine.
It’s always the same: he has no time for his family, his people, his wife. He was really enthused before our wedding … but after the feast, he remembered quickly, that he’s a royal knight… and then, he left me for his knightly duties and I had to stay at Grail Hall to wait for him. She became angrily. His knightly brothers are more important for him as Briseis or I! Why did he want to marry me with all his heart? When Julie and I arrived at Sanderstone Castle, he was the first knight I saw on the court … and he went to me, bent one knee to welcome the “most beautiful lady of the kingdom”! And now? Am I a ‘normal’ wife? A boring mother?

There were tears in Luinarys’ eyes.
Maybe, it was a dream … to be happy with another man, but to desire the royal liege lord. Hopefully, Julie and Tina might help me!

Luinarys felt tired. The ingle crackled somniferously, the servant had left the best room. She was alone … with her feelings and thoughts.

I was so happy to be invited at the tourney … to see the king and my lovely friends … and to meet Arthurian again. But now, I feel alone and sadly. Why does he keep me waiting? Why is duty his first job?
Luinarys sniffs. The king is so different to Arthurian. He’d never treat his lady wife in such an unkindly way. He’d never keep her waiting. But I’m not married to him … and will never be!



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*** Lady Luinarys *** part II


She searched for a tissue and dabbed off her eyes.
 
What would have happened, if I had stayed at my father’s court to follow his wedding plans? Maybe I’d be the lady wife of Count Keanu of Riverwinds … I’m know, he proposed marriage. Then, I’d live near the king’s court at Riverhall – only a day’s journey away. Her eyes are filled again with tears. But I wouldn’t be the wife of the royal steward … I wouldn’t be close to Arthurian, first knight of the Round Table, I wouldn’t be the mother of his only child.
The thought of Briseis raised a smile. She has the same black hair and the same green eyes like her father. But Arthurian’s eyes are often cold and absent …


Luinarys sighed sadly.
He’s my lord husband … I shall love him … but do I really love him with all my heart?

Doubts poisoned her mind again.
Was it the right decision to give him my hand? Am I sure that he’s the man for the rest of my life? I see him every few months for a week, when he visits Grail Hall. Is it enough for me? Do I need more love, more closeness, more tendernesses? Could Keanu give me that love if I had married him?

The door to the steward’s chamber opened, knight Galahad entered the best room. Astonished, he noticed lady Luinarys, who rose quickly from her seat, and went up to her.

Lady Excalibow, you look more beautiful each time I see you. He bowed and kissed softly the hand of Arthurian’s wife.

You’re too kind, my knight. She felt flattered. He’s such a gallant knight …

Your lord husband looks with visible impatience for your arrival, my lady. Galahad smiled rascally. I hope, you’ll stay here for some weeks …

Luinarys blushed. If he awaits me impatiently, why did he keep me waiting?

I hope so, my noble knight. Also then, I won’t keep my husband waiting longer … She nodded friendly to Galahad and then entered the chamber of Arthurian.

Lord Steward Arthurian bent forward a huge table, which was overloaded with different papers, documents and maps. Two massive candlesticks stood next to the table, otherwise there were only some chairs near the walls.
Luinarys could smell dusty air and a sort of sweat odor. Her husband read a long letter, and it didn’t seem as if he had noticed her.

His hair is messy and he hasn’t shaved since some weeks. He looks so tired … what’s going on with him? For God’s sake, it seems as if he aged for years since our last meeting

Arthurian? Lovey? I’ve arrived at the castle. She went quickly to her husband.

Arthurian raised his head, a surprised view. His green eyes seemed to be brighter than before, his facial features brightened. He turned to his wife and grasped her hands.

It’s so good to see your here, my love. he whispered. A soft kiss on her mouth followed.

He’s so fond …
Luinarys ran her hand over his cheek. You’re tired, lovey. So much work to do? She looked uncertainly in his eyes.
They are cold … oh, so cold … something is wrong …

Arthurian sighed, his eyes full of strain. I don’t know the future, but many things will happen, dear. But now, you arrived safely at the king’s court. I’m so happy to have you next to me. But his smile couldn’t hide his fears and thoughts.

Luinarys was scared of her husbands behaviour. Arthurian, what’s going on? Something wrong with the king? For heaven’s sake, not Erictor! He can’t be ill … he’s such a strong man!

Arthurian looked puzzled at his wife.
With the king? Why do you think about Erictor, Lui?

She blushed. Omg, he’s our liege lord, Arthurian. His well-being is much important for his subjects, isn't it? By all warriors, control your feelings, Lui!

Arthurian shook his head slightly.
No, the king is alright, love. But I am afraid, there will be some trouble soon - on the northern borders of our kingdom. A conflict, that nobody wants to wage. Hopefully, the king can manage this problem without arms. He tore his hair.

NO! No conflict! No senseless battles! No deads, no widows, no fatherless children …
Luinarys didn't know what to think of this. Arthurian, are there frictions between northern noble houses? The Kingsgraves and the Northers? Or even the McKinnon Clan... ?
Though she lived in the far North at Grail Hall, she had less contact with the Norther family of her grandmother, or even lesser with the Dukes of Kingsgrave.

Please, don’t think about that, Lui. Everything will be good, dear! Arthurian kissed her cheek. Don’t be frightened!

Luinarys swallowed hardly. There were tears in her eyes. I’ll try, my lord.

Alright then. Where is Briseis?
He looked around.

Luinarys needed two seconds to find her countenance.
Aehm … she still stays at Chassalla with Miriamel and my lord father. I thought, a tourney is no place for a baby, Arthurian.

I haven’t seen her for 3 months and 2 weeks, Luinarys!! Anger appeared in his eyes. Have you any idea, how much I miss her?

I know, that you miss 3 months, too! Who am I? I’m your wife!

Why do you think, I haven’t missed you, Luinarys? He gazed at her with disbelief.

Because you … you … Luinarys searched for the right words. … you won’t let me stay with you! At the king’s court! I have to rest at Grail Hall, fifteen days journey away! Have you any idea, how I feel? To be responsible for more than 100 people, a little child - your heir? And then the whole tenure business! Luinarys stepped back. We’re alone there, Arthurian. All friends far way, YOU are at the king’s court … She sniffed.

Arthurian’s face features hardened again.
I won’t have this discussion here! We’ve spoken about that several times, Luinarys, and you know my answer very well! You’re tired because of the travel; you shall take a rest in your rooms.

I’m your wife, Arthurian. You can’t treat me like one of your knightly brothers! she shouted angrily.
You have married me two years ago … am I so unimportant for you? She turned away and went to the door.

Luinarys, you don’t know what you say! Arthurian’s voice raised, too.

But his wife left the room without another word.

Lady Luinarys ran upstairs to the private rooms of the Lord Steward, tears on her cheeks.
What have I done? I arrived some minutes ago … and the first thing I did, I started a quarrel with my husband! I haven’t seen him for 3 months … and now, I angered him … I’m so foolish!

She tried stopping her sobbing.
I’ve acted like a little child, not like a noble lady … not like the wife of the king’s steward … She shook her head desperately.
But I said the truth, didn’t I? He pushes me away from him and from the king’s court. But why? Where’s his sworn love for me?
Unhappy, Luinarys wiped the tears off her face.
I must find my countenance … what shall my friends think of me? The thoughts of her ladies calmed her.

She neared her rooms, when she suddenly heart a voice next to a window.
Luinarys? Lovely cousin!
A young lady with long, blond hair, beautiful blue eyes, dressed in a gorgeous blue-black robe came to Luinarys.
Oh, I’m so glad to see you here, my dear!

Lady Catelyn, youngest daughter of Earl Hartmur of Sanderstone hugged her older cousin.

Luinarys gave her a kiss on the cheek.
I’ve arrived a couple of minutes ago, dear Cat. I come from my lord husband’s chamber.
Try to make a friendly face, Lui. Don’t let her know your feelings!
Luinarys pushed her cousin to the door. What about yourself, my dear? How long do you stay at the king’s court already?

Catelyn made a happy face.
I’ve been here for two days … the best days of my life, I swear, Lui! She smiled delightedly. I have seen so many noble knights and gorgeous men … Gosh, it’s incredible, dear! Catelyn laughed happily. I wished to stay at the king’s court the whole year!

Who not? Luinarys thought sadly. Well, let us talk in my private rooms, dear. I’m a little bit tired and I’ve to dress up for the feast. How can I dispose of her? She’s a little tattletale … She sighed inwardly.

Of course, Lui! I’m curious, what will the Steward’s wife wear at the feast?! Catelyn followed Luinarys into the bedroom.

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*** Lady Luinarys *** part III


Helen was busy unpacking her mistress’ clothes. She recognized the mood of Luinarys at once and eyed Catelyn disapprovingly.
 
Be welcome, Lady Sanderstone. My lady, please hurry, I’ve received a message from lady Julie. She invites you to a meeting in the royal garden.
She pushed Luinarys to a chair and started dressing her hair.

Really, Helen? Oh, I’m happy about that. I’ve missed Julie so much. Luinarys smiles. Hopefully, she’ll tell me when she gonna marry Lancehot! Maybe she knows a date …!

Catelyn made herself comfortable on the bed. She listened curiously to Helen’s words.
Oh, beautiful lady Julie is still here at the royal court? I’ve heard my brother talking about knight Lancehot and her … will he really marry her, Lui?

I hope so, Cat!

Well, she’s near your age, Lui, it’s time for her to be wed, what do you think?

Oh, yes, you’re right! She’s so curious … it’s bothering!

Helen created a beautiful hairstyle of Luinarys' brunette, long hair and put some golden barettes on it.
You look beautiful, my lady! The handmaiden said contently.

Yes, the steward will fall in love again, Luinarys! Catelyn laughed. Oh, it’ll be a long night for you, uh? How long have you been separated?

Three months and two weeks, Cat. Be strong, Lui! Don’t show her any feelings! Unfortunately, a long time. But he has many duties and responsibilities to do as Lord Steward. Primarily, he is the counsellor and first commander of our king … Some tears appeared in her eyes, but Luinarys tried to ignore them. … it’s an high honour to be close to the king, so, I have to rule at Grail Hall instead of him and his children. Fortunately, I’ve memorised this sentence at home. But is this the truth? Are we separated by duty?

Right, your daughter is still one year, uh? Cute child … but where is she? Have you left her at home? Catelyn looked at her cousin with surprise.

Yes, Briseis is too young for a royal tourney. The next person who asks for her … was the decision so wrong? I miss my peewee too, but it's the best for her!

Oh, I guess, your lord husband was sad about that, uh? Or have you left her to be alone with him? Catelyn smirks. Hmmm, I understand, you think about a son, don’t you? An heir for Grail Hall …

Luinarys tried to suppress her anger. Stupid girl, you understand nothing!
I think, this business concerns only the steward and myself! She said sharply. I’ve told you the reasons …

But Catelyn didn't seem to be annoyed by Luinarys' answer.
Well, dear, you are the lady wife of our beloved Steward … She blinked to her cousin. I’m sure you make the right decisions for our kingdom …

Helen glanced angrily at Catelyn, but didn't dare to say anything. She helped Luinarys in her robe – a gorgeous dress, made of crimson brocade, with a long train. The emblem of House Excalibow is embroidered with golden threads on her chest, the voluminous, long sleeves fall nearly on the bottom.

You look like a queen, your ladyness. Luinarys could see the proudness in Helen’s eyes.

And you dressed me like a queen, Helen. Thank you so much! Luinarys squeezed the hand of her handmaiden. A beautiful robe, indeed. And made of Arthurian’s favourite colour: crimson.

This robe is befitting for the lady wife of the king’s steward, my dear. Catelyn agreed. I’ve also chosen a gorgeous garment for this evening, to be noticed by the knights of our king. She giggled simperingly. I’ve talked to knight Galahad this morning. He’s such a gorgeous man and a strong warrior, uh? Hopefully, I’ll have a seat next to him. Father promised me to arrange something.

The anger rose in Luinarys. For God’s sake, is she never tired of ensnaring men?

Catelyn, don’t aspire anything! Knight Galahad has found his love already!

The younger cousin looked surprised. Are you sure, Lui? I didn’t here any rumours about that! Who is she? Please, tell me!

Tattletale! Luinarys gazed her shirtyly. I’ve sworn to say nothing about that, until Knight Galahad has announced his marriage.

Hugh disappointment was visible in Lady Catelyn’s face.
Oh no, he’s already spoken for a woman? Oh, that’s so sad for every young lady at the king’s court. Please, have a heart, dear cousin. Tell me her name! Is it one of your friends?

Luinarys gave a groan. As I said before: NO, Cat.
If I give Catelyn only a teeny hint, Anna will go through hell … She knew her cousin very well, especially whose curiosity and love for any gossip. Her love is still too young and too fragile to be announced ...

You didn’t want to talk about Lady Julie and Knight Lancehot! And now, you even don’t tell me anything about Galahad. Who are you? What’s your favourite amusement? Secretiveness? Catelyn was angered. Her voice rose. I am the only unmarried daughter of Earl Hartmur, the treasurer of our king. There are many noblemen, who dream of marrying me! I know, that Knight Galahad don’t emanate from a rich family …

Hold your tongue, Catelyn! Luinarys shouted. It’s the business of knight Galahad to chose his lady wife! Gosh, it seems, as if Cat has thought of marrying him! Poor Anna! But I know, she’s a strong woman …
Besides, there are many other knights, who aren’t married until now. Think of knight Dagonet … or what’s about famous knight Ledger? He has won many tourneys in the past years.

Catelyn pointed at her cousin with the forefinger.
I know, that you’re the wife of the Royal Steward, and therefore I keep my mouth shut, my lady. But I will know very soon, who’s the sweetheart of knight Galahad, be sure about that.
She rose quickly from her seat. I’m not stupid or something like that, Luinarys. And don’t think, that I keep an eye on him – you and your friends are NOT the only ladies at the court, remember that!

She went to the door. Before leaving the room, Catelyn turns back.
For your information: there will be an announcement of a marriage this evening, I’m sure. So, don’t be too surprised, my dear. Then, she left Luinarys.

The words hung in the room like a dark cloud. Luinarys became pale-faced.

For God’s sake – not the king!

Luinarys sat on her chair – paralysed. She was stunned, deprived of the power of speech.

For God’s sake, what’s the meaning of those words? Whose betrothal? Why did Cat say that? She was so angry … incredible! As if she wants to marry Galahad herself!

Make haste, my lady. It’s already late! You haven’t much time to meet your lady friend … Helen urged Luinarys out of the room.

You’re right, Helen, I should skelter to meet Julie in the garden. Luinarys tried to arrange her ideas. If the Steward asks for me, please tell him, that I’m still at the court and will meet him in the Small Chamber.

As you command, my lady.

Luinarys left quickly the Steward’s tower, circles the royal keep and stepped inside the ‘Lord’s House’, a peristyle, dedicaded to the Five Warriors. A fire was inflamed in the centre of the hall, surrounded by five, white marmoreal statues.
She had nearly arrived at the ‘Lord’s Gate’, the huge opening to enter the royal garden, when she noticed a man, standing next to the left pillar of the gate. He observed curiously the lily pond.

Luinarys intended to pass him, but the nobleman had already noticed her, turned round and bared quickly her way.

Good evening, my noble lady! He bowed and kissed her right hand softly.
I’m surprised to see the steward’s wife here at THIS hour!
Slowly, he stepped outside the shadow of the huge archway.
I’m amazed about your appearance in the Lord’s House. Do you intend to pray to the omniscient ancestors – according to custom of our houses and our forefathers? Or do you prefer pleading to that ‘new’ god of our king?

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*** Lady Luinarys *** part IV


Luinarys tried to pull herself together. It was a bad moment to meet the Count of River Hall again, a man, who had courted her before she left her father’s castle to join Julie in the South … and to see Arthurian again. Her goddfather told her later, that some agreements had been made between the two houses at that time, and it would had been an union of two old, honourable, influential families, an important alliance within the aristocracy, if the Lord Riverwind had married her. But she had begged her father to string him along, until she would have returned from Rio Castle; well, some plans had changed during the tournament at Sanderstone Castle. And Luinarys was sure, that Keanu didn’t forgive her for the dishonour of her refusal and the destruction of that familiar pact. To add insult to injury, Luinarys was wed by a stranger, who had left his foreign ruler to follow king Erictor and to become his right hand – a honour, which normally belonged to the great noble houses of the kingdom, to wit the ducal families, the houses of Sanderstone, Myrtell, Northers, Castell and last but not least the Riverwinds self. Of course, the proud lord attended the wedding feast as it befitted to the leader of a noble family, but there was discord between the two houses since her vow of fidelity to Arthurian. At least, her father offered the hand of Miriamel, Luinarys’ younger sister, to him, but the Count didn’t even answer that approach.
Each time, she met Keanu at the king’s court, she dealt charily with him, to give him no cause to provoke a new discrepancy.

But now, she was alone with him …here, in the sacred hall of the old ancestors, where many members of the noble houses still praid to their forefathers, although their king converted to the god of the foreign power, which Arthurian had obeyed. What to say?

No, my lord, I’m on my way to meet a lovely friend in the king’s garden. She said courteously. I’m late, sire. She made a step forward and gazed into the dark garden.
Hopefully, I may catch a glimpse of Julie …

But my lady, you wouldn’t grant me the honour to have a small talk with YOU, the lady of our lord commander, woulnd't you? Luinarys heard the sardonic undertone of his last words. She was uncertain, how to react.

Again, Count Keanu took her right hand in his hands and squeezed it gently.
You become more beautiful from year to year, Luinarys.
He looked directly in her eyes. I can understand your lord husband, to hide such a beauty at Grail Hall! It’s a huge deprivation for the royal society, my lady, you should know this!

Luinarys blushed. Is it true, that Arthurian tries to hide me behind the walls of Grail Hall for his own pleasure?
She considered Count Keanu. He’s a gorgeous man. Strong, brave and noble, with a great name. Black hair, brown eyes, a beautiful face … all a young woman dreams of. But why didn’t I take to him? Why did I wish to know more about the foreign man, who gave me that golden ring before following king Erictor?
She directed her view to the ground and twitched nervously at her sleeves.

You embarrass me, my lord. I’m sure, there are many other noble ladies, who are more beautiful than me.
She laughed shyly. But, I don’t know yet, which ladies stay here at the court. Have all ducal families followed the invitation of the king?
There were rumours of a wife for Lord Allmar of Deepdale. Maybe he’s searching for a bride during the festivities?

Count Keanu smiled. Well my lady, all great houses are represented at this royal tournament. Our king is young and unmarried, you know? He offered her an arm guiding her to a small bench next to the gate.
Have a seat, please. He sat close to her, she could even feel, that his right leg fingered her left one.
Duchess Daenery of Marbrandt arrived this moring with her two sisters, her twins and the whole attendance. My lord uncle and lady aunt already stayed at the royal court for two months, but my cousine Joanna didn't come south before yesterday. And the horses attend the tournament, too, the heir of Duke Ioan is still unmarried! And all the noble virgins ... think of them, my lady.
Count Keanu looked over her.

Is king Erictor looking for a wife? Has Cat talked about his marriage? Luinarys felt unhappy.
Well, my lord, are there any rumours about a bride for the king? I have to know it!

Keanu bursted out laughing.
My noble lady, I’m shocked! Who’s married to the counsellor of the king? Not even YOU know about the future plans of his royal majesty? He eyed her pale face. Well, I can only tell you, that Lady Joanna of Kingsgrave was welcomed by our king in person, some hours ago. And it is said, that Lady Andromakhe of Marbrandt will have a seat at the king’s table.

His grin hurt her. The ducal families have brought their unmarried highborn daughters to court … king Erictor has only to chose the right one … A tear appeared in her right eye.

Oh, I’ve forgotten Lady Rebekka of Deepdale. She hasn’t stayed here for three years, if I remember correctly.

Luinarys knitted her brows. But she’s wed to Lord Redwood, my lord! I can remember her wedding exactly. She was such a frighten, skinny bride next to her portly lord husband – strange couple!

My lady, WAS! She was wed to Charlos Reedwood. Unfortunately, she’s his widow, now. It didnn’t sound unhappily. Lord Piggy lost his life during a hunt of a wild sow, six months ago. Count Keanu smirked.

Gosh, I miss any royal news at Grail Hall. The castle is too isolated – even Miriamel didn’t write about Rebekka’s loss. I’m alone there … abandoned by my husband, my family, my friends … Sadness took possession of her. It was hard to keep her countenance, but Luinarys tried. She got up shortly.

I beg your pardon, my lord, but Lady Julie awaits me in the garden. I’m late … A nervous look into the darkness.

The count stoods up, too. Lady Excalibow of Grail Hall. He bowed and kisseed her hand. Then, suddenly, he ran his hand over her right cheek. They stood very close together.
I know, that you were forced to marry that foreign self-made man. And I’ll find out who gave the order, my lady. He whispered scarcely audible. Luinarys tried to understand his words. ... won’t take long ... knightly fuss ... disappear ... sure!

After the last word said, he bowed again, turned away and disappeared in the ‘Lord’s Hall’.


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*** LADY JULIE ***

The sun has recently risen and the lady is already thinking about the night. Julie is her name and her worries also have a name: king Erictar. She just can’t take his face off her mind and it must be done, since she is gonna marry mighty knight Lancelot. But from the first time her eyes noticed that tall and gentle figure of the king, she dreams of being in his arms every day...
Hard times those she was living, being with a man she had thought she loved until she meets Erictar, the king...
Lady Julie thinks about their next meeting at his palace, a romantic encounter only in front of her eyes, as no one is allowed to know what's in her heart...not even her king.
She must hide her feelings for her knight will be at her side tonight…
It’s still morning and she runs through the shadows of her thoughts...something must be done, how to hide all those deep and true feelings?
Her future husband will visit the king that night and will take her with him. Lancelot is very proud of his fiancée and wants the king to meet her properly, since the last time they had a few time at his castle. From that day on, Julie’s life has never been the same.
Lancelot arrives at Rio Castle , extremely happy in meeting his future wife, however his smiles and kisses find no joy at Julie’s face…
He kisses her lips and takes her in his arms gently, but she can’t show any reaction positively to all his affect.
She goes to her bedroom with her maiden and starts to change her clothes. A beautiful golden dress is what she picks from the closet and it fits her nicely.
The knight is in the living room anxious for that visit and doesn’t notice anything different about his lady.
She descends the stairs looking gleeful and Lancelot can’t hide his admiration for that woman. It will be a hard task to wait for the wedding , but it has to be like that.
Julie seems to be even more anxious than her knight. They are about to leave the Rio castle. The sun slowly disappears, letting its last rays of fears in Julie’s mind.
Warm against coldness, Lancelot doesn’t even notice her nervous anxiety , he expects their marriage more anxious than she ever could be…
Darkness in the sky and in her heart, while they move to king Erictar’s castle , lady Julie thinks what she should do at last...nothing seems to clarify her mind...

Arriving at the castle, they are welcome by young prince, Erictar’s brother, Orlando. He looks as gorgeous as the king in her view, but too young and inexperienced. Brow hair, brow eyes, he looks like his brother but yet he has no age to be bearded, the prince is in his nineteens. Not even his young joy and spontaneous talk is enough to make Julie feels happy and relieved, in some minutes she will be staring at the king, the one who has made her mind and heart full of doubts.

Will I be strong enough to keep my secret safe? Does Erictar notice that I’m in love with him? And what about Lancelot , am I capable of loving two men?
All these questions invade her mind and she gets more confused while her meeting with the king approaches…
Lancelot enjoys the company of the young man and Julie tries to overcome her fears by listening to their talk. Suddenly, all the conversation ends and the joy is replaced by respect and silence…
For Julie, it is still joy, although she doesn’t know what to do …
That tall manly figure walks down the stairs and it seems Julie is looking at the most beautiful landscape she has ever seen…
He walks calmly and gently towards the knight, giving him a warm welcome. And then he kisses her hands respectfully. She smiles at him and he smiles back.
The king is a simple man, he treats his knights as friends and this aspect also captivates Julie and the other ladies as well.

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The dinner will be served in some minutes, the castle is noisy and heartened, Julie feels much better there than before.
Lancelot , on the other hand, feels insecure and starts to wonder about what he has seen in Erictar’s eyes when the king kissed his lady’s hands. At the balcony, by himself, he starts to think if it was a product of his jealousy or if that was for real…and then he remembers his lady also smiling at the king…
No it’s not possible, I must be dreaming, or it was that drink, it is not true…
Julie is at the garden with the maiden admiring those gorgeous flowers. The old lady tells her that the king is very lonesome for he has never been in love and it’s a vital condition for a possible marriage in Erictar’s opinion. He would marry no woman if he weren’t in love with her. Julie is curious about the king’s intimacy and that maiden has been with him since he was a child.
Then the young prince appears with his joyful atmosphere and says that the king will never marry any woman for his heart is made of stone. Julie laughs at his childish comment and asks about himself.
Orlando tells her that he is always in love, so many beautiful women, how a man can’t ever be in love? Once again, he gets to make the lady to laugh. They are having a funny time but the dinner time is approaching and they must enter the castle back. Lancelot returns from the balcony and joins his lady and Orlando.
The dinner is ready at the royal table, the king seats at the bottom of it, having the knight by his left side, his brother by his right side and the lady in front of him. She is happy to be there and Erictar looks her very stimulating while she blushes…However, the king knows he can’t be that impudent and he looks at Orlando just to make sure he wasn’t caught in his impulsive act.
But the young prince was looking at the him, and Erictar felt embarrassed for a moment…
Then, Julie was caught looking at the king by Lancelot, embarrassing dinner indeed.
Julie was so excited about the idea of being corresponded…

Erictar goes to his bedroom, he knows he doesn’t want to hurt his friend’s feelings, however he can’t stop thinking about her. And she seemed to enjoy that game, which has made him feel even more interested, although he respects the lady and Lancelot as well. He ascends to his room and washes his face in an attempt of refreshing himself after those warm times.
While looking at his face at the mirror, he smiles recalling those glances, her brown hair, her rose lips , that soft skin…
He directs himself to the balcony where previously Lancelot has been.
A gentle breeze blows at his face and it brings a feminine smell right from above where the Julie is.
She looks above and stares at his face, nods and smiles towards the king. He smiles back and waves to her.
The world seemed to be their own during this little time…
The lady forgets about his nobility and only recalls the man behind the crown.
Julie goes to the living room and kisses her knight, asking him if he is fine. He answers that he will be fine with her by his side. Hence, Julie stays at his company for a while, until the old lady calls her again. Julie leaves with her and Lancelot feels lonesome…
Wise and experienced, the maiden tells Julie that she noticed something different with the king and she knew it was linked to her presence. Julie says she doesn’t know about it, and leaves the old lady talking alone...
It was not a polite behavior, but Julie was too nervous to think about being kind.
She passes by the living room and looks at Lancelot talking to the prince, laughing and seemingly less worried.
The king was there, all by himself…
Julie feels tempted to go up the stairs that would lead her next to heaven….

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