A World of InTemperance (The Adventures of Ichabod Temperance Book 2) by Ichabod Temperance

Author:Ichabod Temperance [Temperance, Ichabod]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: GoldenBear Creative Works
Published: 2014-01-08T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen.

Girltime.

P.O.V. Abigail

“Enough! The fate of the world be hanged! I’ve never made an animal suffer, and I have no intention of starting now!”

“I say, quite right!”

“Oh! Oui! I agree, my dear! If you can save these beautiful horses, Abigail, then your DeeDee votes for this, too!”

I estimate it’s been twelve hours since we abandoned our comrades.

Yeah, estimation of time, distance, and direction: the logistics of our campaign have been laid in my lap. It never fails. Wherever I go, I’m the predominant weight-bearer of responsibility.

My companions, though very capable ladies, are out of their element.

What is the source of Mademoiselle Gauzot’s uncanny physicality? I’m far stronger than most big men, but the frightening ease with which she scaled that cliff, surpasses my own strength. Her wit and sophistication saw us through a tight spot at the factory.

What about Plumtartt? I want to know more about the power she displayed in the Hellspawn valley.

“If we send them back now, I think they have a chance of making it back to civilization. It is up to us, not them, to go forward.”

“Pooh, I had so carefully packed my belongings.”

“Nevermind that, Persephone, just drop all the supplies off all the horses. Don’t worry about unpacking.”

“Oh, this is easy for DeeDee, I think, for I have already trimmed my baggage to just a few items, oui!”

“Come here, all you horses. You will be fine. The way is safe. I am sending you home.”

“I say, there they go! Oh, dear, it is rather discouraging to see them disappear into the cold, bleak night, is it not, eh hem?”

“Nevermind them, help me clear a spot of ground clean of snow.”

“Oui, oui! Sweep, sweep!”

“I say, we can build a protective wall with our baggage to protect against the blustery gales, eh hem?”

“Good, Persephone, now we can improvise a tent from these blankets.”

“My parasol will be the tent pole, oui!”

“Good, DeeDee. I will slide the carriage bolt out of this rifle and we’ll use the barrel for ventilation. I will allow one candle to be lit.”

“I say, good show! These are absolutely delightful diggs for the night, wouldn’t you agree, Mademoiselle Gauzot, eh hem?”

“Oh, oui my Persephone, our accommodations are most charming, to be sure! The Mademoiselle GoldenBear is the saviour of our little party. Hurrah and bravo Miss Abigail!”

I feel myself blushing!

“Thank you, DeeDee. Everyone brings their own unique strengths to the table; I am happy to share mine.”

“Oh, you bring many skills, Abigail, oui! You have the uncanny navigational prowess, that guides us unerring to our objectives! You are one with the woods and share a sacred bond with the animals that populate them. You command fantastique magical powers to defeat our enemies that rise from Nature Herself! Not to mention the strong punch, too, I think! The formidable, Mademoiselle Abigail GoldenBear! Vous êtes magnifique!”

“Oh, and let’s not forget the ever dependable and competent Mademoiselle Persephone, too! What are these mysterious blasts of red energies! Sacre bleu! This is an extraordinary power you display, Mademoiselle, oui!”

“I say, let me not keep my fellow adventure-mates in suspense another moment.

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