On the fourth morning since their arrival at Court, both Lady Marguerite and Princess Devant awakened with severe headaches. By the middle of the day, the pain became nearly intolerable. Not only that, but they developed sore throats. That night, both women were obliged to drink mulled wine with poppy seed oil. Despite these ministrations,Continue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Esculent”
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Ragtag Daily Prompt: Adore
After the death of Pirouette’s father, Prince Devant, his widow, the Princess Devant decided that living at the old King’s Court would be a good money-saving tactic. Less than a few weeks after the New Year (and Pirouette’s birthday) servants, retainers and useless hanger-ons bundled up and packed their wagons for the three-day journey. OneContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Adore”
Ragtag Daily Prompt: Icicle
It was the occasion of Princess Priouette’s ninth birthday. Nearly everyone at Castle Rising, even the guards and stable boys, gathered in the great hall and sang “Happy Birthday” to her. There was cake, adorned with nine candles and presents. Her mother gave her new shoes made of the softest grey leather and a pinkContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Icicle”
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Ragtag Daily Prompt: Rise
Before one could be introduced to the King, it was required of one to be interviewed by his Chamberlain. In this case, it was le chevalier du Pont Neuf. Tall and skinny, his wig seemed two times larger than his head. His pancake makeup did little to hide the ravages of time and illness thatContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Rise”
Ragtag Daily Prompt: Solstice
Princess Pirouette’s first appearance at Court was something of a flop. It was during an unseasonably warm Winter Solstice, ushered in by several days of rain. By the time her entourage reached the old King, everyone was covered in mud. Pirouette’s litter bearers had the worst of it, while those on horseback, for the mostContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Solstice”
Ragtag Daily Prompt: Morass
Before the old King grew very old, there was an organized and orderly system of centralized government. As their King descended ever more into senility, so did the nobility become emboldened to ignore his edicts. In the matter of a few years, blood feuds and property line disputes became the order of the day. ItContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Morass”
Ragtag Daily Prompt: Break
A few months after the death of her father, a new child was introduced to Princess Pirouette’s nursery. His name was GarGar. Like Her Royal Highness, GarGar’s father had recently passed away under similar circumstances. “It appears that love of the chase will soon depopulate our ranks more than any war,” remarked Princess Devant whenContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Break”
Ragtag Daily Prompt: Sharp
The whispers of adults always filter down to the children. During the official period of mourning for Prince Devant, everyone who held a high post in his household was required to wear black. After three months in her widow’s weeds, Princess Devant (Princess Pirouette’s mother) was allowed to wear grey or mauve. While one couldContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Sharp”
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