The Road to Gosford

The Road to Gosford is a short story set in the Kingdom of Styke.
Sir Nijelle Harlop Bane of Bannoffsmalle has a confusing encounter with his carter when travelling from Port Angel to Gosford.
Plot
Sir Nijelle is a some what unwilling travel writer, in the service of Queen Benevolla of Elbonia. He arrives at Port Angel expecting to meet his servant Miffkins, but is instead met by a surly looking carter called Mr Harmos. In a letter Miffkins explains that the carter will take Sir Nijelle to Gosford where Miffkins has secured a guide, a fressle called Candle.
On the journey the fearsome appearance of Harmos terrifies Sir Nijelle so much that he starts to tell lies about his own terrifying reputation back on Elbonia. Harmos, nothing more than an innocent carter then runs off into the night in terror.
Sir Nijelle goes after Harmos and explains he is actually harmles and they continue on their way.
Category:Short Stories
Category:Stories set in Goffehag