Thursday, July 23, 1187
Thursday, July 23, 1187Feast Day of Saint Apollinaris and of the martyrs Saint Nabor and Saint Felix
Feast Day of Saint Apollinaris and of the martyrs Saint Nabor and Saint FelixYsmaine awakened to heavy knocking upon the doors of the house.
She slept alone, of course, and refused to dwell upon the fact that she was yet of less value to her lord husband than his steed. She supposed she could have been sworn to a man who labored overlong in his passion, but Gaston, abed as in all else, was purposeful. He coaxed just enough response from her that she would not be injured, then was quick about seeing the matter done. She had fallen asleep with her knees tucked against her chest, once again fighting that strange dissatisfaction.
“I demand admission!” a man roared, a
