Thread: A Mother's Trials (Tesora & Greeneyed23)

I merely wished to visit the two most lovely ladies I know. he gave bow, his circlet gleaming upon his head as he kissed Elizabeth's hand then did the same for Catherine making the girl blush. Though only of average height and build William was a handsome man and could be very charming when he wanted to be. But while Catherine found him charming, his eyes had no trouble in dragging over Elizabeth with a lust filled hunger and rested upon her breasts for far too long. I have brought gifts. he gestured behind him as a pair of large chests were brought in. 'A humble gesture of my esteem for this lovely home and the ladies within. He made sure not to mention Nathan at all and had stationed guards around and in his carriage to watch for the boy. I trust I may presume upon your hospitality ladies? --------------------------- Roland growled and rolled his eyes. Godfrey smirked and winked at his friend. They were at court listening to the complaints of a known false witness against a man they both knew to be innocent but they were required to listen to him. The real trouble with the bastard was that he insisted on using the largest and oddest words he could even when utterly wrong. My lords I must acquaint you with the spurious, calamitous, pernicious, and repulsive essentiality of Lord Tisham's malfeasance. He is without a doubt the most loathsome and objectionable of personages it has been my sad commission to congregate with. I must insist you prosecute him with all possible haste and prejudice. Godfrey rolled his eyes. Do have any actual evidence of any crime or are you simply going to claim he is a danger to you because he is a Muslim? The witness, a little weasel named Rudolphous, blinked hesitating then shook his head. Milord just because he is a Mohammaden has nothing to do with it! He has violated the most holy and divine of orders! He has murdered! With a vicious and cruel intent! And who exactly is eh supposed to have murdered? Why our good neighbor Goodman Jeod! Roland barked laughter at that and Rudolphous scowled at him. Milord I trust I need not remind you that your attack dog has no right to judge my statement! True you do not. Unless he happens to have evidence pertaining to this matter. Rudolphous smirked at Roland who smiled at him sweetly. Rudolphous of Malta you have a lustrous tongue and your reputation is well known. But sadly you have made a serious mistake. He gestured to his men and first brought forth Lord Tisham, a very noble elderly man, helping him sitting. My Lord Tisham As-salamu alaykum. Are you well? The man nodded. Wa alaykumu s-salam friend Roland. I am indeed well. What has brought me here today? Oh good morning Lord Godfrey. All is well? Godfrey nodded at the old man also smiling. It is indeed old friend. Rudolphous scowled at the friendly greeting and started to speak but Roland cut him off. Now my Lord Tisham I must admit that there is a small bit of trouble here today. Rudolphous here has accused you of the murder of your neighbor Jeod. Now I am certain that this is merely a misunderstanding and Rudolphous is simply trying to be a good servant of our Lord. Allah Himself would agree that reporting a crime is necessary does he not? Lord Tisham was a well known scholar of Islamic text and an extremely devout man, known for his charity and goodness. He nodded. Allah the Wise does indeed call for service to one's neighbors. Roland nodded. Even so. Now I am well aware of the friendship between yourself and Goodman Jeod. Is there any reason the two of you might grow angry enough at each other to do each other harm? Lord Tisham laughed. No. Nothing in this world. His eyes widened. Has Jeod been harmed? Allow me to answer that question in a moment my lord. Tisham nodded but still seemed concerned. Now it is also well known that Goodman Jeod, another scholar in good standing much like yourself though in the texts Christianity. It is often said that he is just as well known and respected as you yourself. Tisham bowed his head humbly. Good Jeod is far my superior. His knowledge humbles me. I have enjoyed many a discussion and healthy debate with him. Roland I must admit I am very concerned. is dear Jeod alright? Again I must ask for a delay in that answer my Lord. Tisham nodded again still very concerned. Roland turned to Rudolphous. Now just when was Lord Tisham supposed to have committed this murder? Why late in the evening last night. He smirked sure that he could not be refuted. Roland turned back to Tisham who now looked angry. My Lord Tisham could you tell me where you were last night? Having dinner with you and my son Ishim Roland! What is this? Forgive me again my Lord. Roland turned to Rudoplhous who had gone snowy pale now. Roland gestured at his men who brought Jeod out. He was very much alive but his left arm was in a heavy wrap and sling. Upon seeing Rudolphous he snarled. You lying bastard! How dare you! Tisham sighed in relief at seeing his friend then blinked in confusion as Roland moved between Jeod and Rudolphous. Easy my friend. please sit and rest. Guards? Rudolphous was seized by four men while Roland helped the wounded man sit. Godfrey spoke now. You see Rudolphous you made a serious mistake. You tried to increase your crimes from perjury to murder. You were not made for such things. Jeod survived your poor thrusts and came to me less than an hour after you attacked him. Gave compelling evidence as well. For the attempted murder of Jeod and the attempted perjury and transfer of blame of murder to an innocent man I sentence you to death. Rudolphous shrieked. What evidence? Godfrey waved and several servants stepped forward. These eyewitnesses, the dagger you used that this man- He gestured at a blacksmith, sold to you and which you left in Jeod's back. it is a lie!! I...I have never...I have been trumped up! Godfrey laughed. By Jeod's own servants? I doubt it. Nor these knights who saw you burning the bloody clothes. Goodbye. Rudolhphous' glare went to the knights ion question, but when he realized that Godfrey had gestured at Roland and Ishim he froze. We had escorted Lord Tisham home when we smelled the fire and peeked into your backyard and saw it. Rudolphous stared in horror as he was dragged away. Roland smirked and gently touched Tisham's shoulder. Forgive me for the delay milord? Tisham nodded looking at Jeod. Are you well my friend? Are you need of a surgeon or healer? Jeod sighed shaking his head. Nay. Thank you my friend. And forgive my anger. But to lie about such things... Tisham smiled. I would be just as angry if someone tried to impugn your honor. Lord Godfrey may I ask a favor? Of course. Could I stay with Jeod here while he is tended to? We were scheduled to host a joint lesson everday for the coming week but as he cannot travel... Oh of course. Already arranged actually. Jeod had the same idea. Both scholars laughed and after Roland and Ishim helped them to their feet they went off to their lesson laughing and already discussing obscure bits of their lore. Godfrey looked at Roland and sighed. You really want to leave this? You miss people like Jeod and Tishim? Of course I will. But not as much as I do my family. Two weeks and five days Godfrey. Godfrey nodded. I've already found the ship. And gathered your gold. But the ship won't be in port until the day your month ends. Roland nodded. Good enough. I need to get home. Godfrey nodded again sighing. I still wish you would stay. Roland laughed. Just because I found the raiders and brought them in alive doesn't make me irreplaceable. Ishim had a huge part of that. I suppose. ------------------ William had taken it upon himself to sit at Elizabeth's table and demand mead and food and set upon it with a polite yet furious hunger. You know Elizabeth if we were to marry I could easily find suitable suitors for both Catherine and Nathan. They could even become the ancestors of a future King. He did not believe that but such a white lie sounded pretty. I must say you do look ravishing this evening Elizabeth. It is well you rarely come to court. You would be the envy of the ladies and the object of desire of the men.