A New Occupation
MAID MARIAN IS IN THE castle courtyard. She stares into her reflection in the rain puddles. Marian continues feeding the pigeons.
“Why do you do this to yourself?” Sir Guy of Gisbourne steps forward.
Maid Marian puts her hand to her mouth. “Oh. Sir Guy... you startled me...”
Sir Guy of Gisbourne bows his head quickly. “I beg your lady’s forgiveness... you were quite close with Sir Robin of Locksley when you were younger, am I correct?”
Maid Marian nods her head. “You are correct Sir Guy...”
“I have watched you for a year now feeding the pigeons in this courtyard while Locksley was away playing the hero. Denying yourself the company of better men,”
Maid Marian smiles wryly. “You would be surprised how good company pigeons are to keep,”
“Locksley is gone forever now
