Age of Faith

Chapter 22

That's when they came out of the wood, and it stayed there. If he anticipated a problem, it was invisible. Of course, his sword could be used in an instant. Sure enough, it was not Henry who waited for the ruler of Wulfen, but a nobleman whom Annyn recognized as the man who was the longest considered a husband by the duke.

As the hooded man nudged his mount on the wet ground to meet Wulfrith, he silently pleaded for calm. He had the cover provided by the hood, and even if he came out from under it, the man would likely not recognize him.

Of course, he must have known Jame Braose who came with him and Henry in Lillia. If anyone calls him by name, he will be revealed. "Lord Wulfrit" he cried out over the rain. "I brought you news from the duke. His haughty attitude caused him to be disliked. He is arrogant, antagonistic, and prone to drinking.

Also, although his family supported Stephen's rule, Garr showed the young man's inclination towards Henry. Now that Geoffrey was a baron, he had turned to Henry's side. And regardless of his training in Wulfen, it would have no effect on what his new subordinates had sent him to do. A person's body can be known in the way of service and honor, but he does not always follow.

Garr glanced over to where his brother, Everard, was mounted to the left of Lavonne, behind half of the bodyguards. The guard on the other side of Henry's men was Sir Merrick, also restricted by bodyguards. And in the middle of the wall was Abel and the others. An inviting arrow to those who come uninvited to Wulfen, they will strike down anyone who raises a sword. With that much, Henry's men wouldn't dare.

Of course, without a great possibility, that would once again return Garr to the experience he felt in the forest. That must be one of Lavonne's men. Garr wiped the moisture from his eyebrows. “Tell me your news, Lord Lavonne.” From the corner of his eye, he caught Braose's shock on behalf of the man who had come to Wulfen. Do they know each other?our baron's jaw was glaring, but he bit, "Two'tis," and chose his knight.

With a final groan, the suspension bridge touched the ground.As Garr passed by, Squire Jame followed, trailing, the burden he carried over these past few years was heavier on his soaked shoulders.It's time to choose between England and loyalty.Story, blood will be left.Squire for Baron Lavonne?The arrogant and brash man whose voice repeatedly rose from the sun during the three hours he spent behind the curtain with Wulfrith?Who isn't satisfied with anything at the Wulfrit table over dinner?Who had shown her arrogance even as she showed herself to be stupid with every gulp of beer?Anin sighed.

at least he did not disappoint, because he survived as his reputation said—reputations that create relationships when he sent a letter to Uncle a year ago that suggested a marriage between him and heir Aillil.Because of his land with Uncle, Uncle, he tried to fix his fate.

unlucky for him, Henry's recent siding property has caused Uncle to reject the offer and they are not introduced.Unfortunately, the new alliance almost manages to get Uncle's wife to reject him.Cursed is he!And curse Wulfrith for offering her “Squire Jame”—lucky, she did not mention the family name—during her stay.

Not only has Annyn's dislike of Geoffrey Lavonne tripled since her arrival, but there's still the possibility of her recognizing her from the hall Uncle.Pray, don't let me open it, he begged in his heart as he climbed the stairs with a pallet and a blanket under his arm.let him sleep on the bed.It may be in memory of the effort required to cross a moment ago."Mr James!"He looks around.

Although Sir Merrick was only two steps away from him, he was too irritated upon hearing his approach."Mr Merrick?"He opened, but closed it as if looking back at his words.Finally, he said.“The person you are serving tonight is unbelievable.There is depth in that warning, as it were... "You know the baron, my lord?"Her lips were clenched and her eyebrows dropped above her visiting eyes.“If one can really get to know such a man, yes.

Has he ever served with Jonas?She must have, or at least know her brother.But why did she stay in Wulfen?all those who want to be here want to be nobles?There must be some land that Sir Merrick must manage.He sighed."Sleep tight, young James.""I have to."Annyn stared as she descended the stairs.Did she know anything about Jonas' death?Could Lavonne?He was also present during Jonas' training.

Of course, what to say that he doesn't know yet?Jonas has been murdered, and of course Wulfrith is responsible.shouldn't he?Stop this senseless thought!Although Wulfrith may be able to help, it does not make a kill.Remain, he is overwhelmed by doubt.While grumbling, he reverses and stairs up the last.When stopping at the stairs, the chapel at the end of the corridor draws his gaze, the, it was the only previous room above which he had entered.

Although the door was closed, a glimmer of light shone from below.As in Lilia, the candle

stay lit in front of the altar.Anin sighed.Too fast he had to be off his palette and wait to make the masses in time to avoid the wrath of Wulfrith.Too fast he had to swallow bread and cheese on his way to the training field.Sure only, with the rainfall of the day— No, still they will run like they do every morning.

War does not wait for good weather, he imagines Wulfrith taking lessons from him.Hopefully, the rain will stop at night.She crosses into the room that Squire Warren says belongs to Wulfrith's brother, Everard, the, and Lavonne had given for the night.The baron's hoard was in the next room belonging to the youngest Wulfrits, Sir Abel.

Unlike Lavonne, they were not given guards to care for them.Annyn dropped her palette on the left of the door where she would sleep "lightly" and knocked."Entering!"shouted Lavonne.Annin pushed the door open.From her seat in front of the brazier, the baron waved forward and said, "Let's hurry before all the heat is gone, fool!"If he ever raises his gaze beyond his tankard to Lillia, 'will be many.

And, once again, she was full in her cup.She closed the door behind."My lord, I will serve you.""Yes, be now the good little man that Wulfrith had taught you dirty and look out of this outfit."Suppressing the moans, he started heading towards the bed."I'll turn it over first.""You must first take off my clothes!"He met with his fiery."Yes, my lord."He'll start with his boots.

Even though he had not done such a service, it was definitely the place to start, especially since he did not suggest to pry himself from the chair.When he removed the boots first, the, a sour smell attacked him and he lowered his head for a grin.The second boot proved to be a base.“You haven't been in Wulfen long, have you?”lavonne asked.He set up the boots before the brazier dried."Last night, My Lord."“I was only given a guard with training one cent a night?”He pushed the arm of the chair as if to prise, but it immediately collapsed.

Anin stand.“I'm sure Lord Wulfrith's choice is no problem for trouble,” he defends a man who can defend himself well.