December 30, 1371
December 30, 1371Feast Day of Saint Sabinus and his companion martyrs, of Saint Anysia and of Saint Maximus
Feast Day of Saint Sabinus and his companion martyrs, of Saint Anysia and of Saint MaximusIt was Malcolm Gowan who came first to Ravensmuir’s gates.
Berthe brought word to me as I bathed, and I bade her invite him into the hall. I did not doubt that he came to confirm the truth of my newfound wealth, and perhaps to ingratiate himself.
Malcolm did better than I expected at that. He bowed low over my hand, pausing to admire my ring. “An heirloom?” he asked, studying it with the keen eye of one who knows good work.
“My husband’s mother wore it.”
“It is a remarkable piece.” He held fast to my hand, apparently unwilling to release my hand lest he be forced to end h
