Winter 920/921 MC
Lady Edith soon became a regular visitor at Sir Harold’s holding. Richard found her to be most pleasant, and there was obviously something between her and his mentor. It was on just such an occasion that the topic of magic came up.
They were sitting at the great table, as Sir Harold liked to call it. Richard thought the name ridiculous as it only sat six, but kept quiet. Hutton served the meal, which was of a particularly high quality this evening. After pouring the wine, he left the three of them to their privacy.
Lady Edith turned to Richard, “Harold tells me you spent some time in Wincaster.”
“I did,” Richard responded.
“And what did you make of it?” she asked.
He thought hard before replying, “It was an experience I’m not likely to forget.”
She laughed, and he
