TEN
The Oath
FALL 962 MC
Gerald gazed out the windows of the palace. He was facing south, looking down upon the courtyard that lay below.
"There's quite a crowd beyond the gates," he said. "Are you sure this is a good idea?"
"Of course," said Anna, who sat still as Sophie finished her hair. "I want the commoners to be able to bear witness, it's their kingdom too."
"I agree with your sentiment," he said, "but I don't know if taking the oaths outside is a good idea."
"Nonsense," she said, "it'll keep the nobles on their toes. I doubt any of them will say anything troubling with so many witnesses."
"This is a dangerous game, Anna," he warned. "I saw a mob run rampant at Walpole street, back in ’53. You don’t want to witness what can happen.”
“I understand your concerns, Gerald, but t
