Monday, July 28, 1187
Monday, July 28, 1187Feast Day of Saint Samson and the Apostle, Saint James the Great
Feast Day of Saint Samson and the Apostle, Saint James the GreatThe company departed from Venice, the rain beating down on their shoulders. It seemed a despondent party to Ysmaine, with only Wulfe seeming glad to depart. She was surprised to see Christina in their company, riding one of Wulfe’s palfreys. Though knight and courtesan exchanged a hot glare, Wulfe did not protest her presence, and Christina rode at the back of the party.
Gaston had handed Ysmaine into her saddle, but had frowned when she had refused to let him lift her. She knew that if he locked his hands around her waist, her subterfuge would be revealed too soon. She felt rather than saw the other knights note the
