Twenty-Five
Chaperone
Autumn 960 MC
Prince Alric sat in the foyer, waiting for his brother. He had been summoned here, to the earl's estate, and now he wondered what was of such urgency. The cavalier, Jack Marlow, sat opposite him, glancing up and down the hallway as if expecting some great revelation.
"How did your day go yesterday, Highness?" he asked.
"It was fine, Jack. I took Brida to the tournament field. She was most impressed."
"I was there two days ago with Princess Anna," offered Jack, "it was most entertaining. Naturally, I regaled them with my past accomplishments."
Alric smiled, "Oh yes? And how did the princess find that?"
"She loved it," said Jack. "Though I daresay she was a little upset with you."
The young prince sat forward, "Did she say why?"
"She seemed to th
