Bridei 1 - The Dark Mirror by Juliet Marillier

Author:Juliet Marillier
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Juliet Marillier
Published: 2010-08-29T18:48:30+00:00

him; charm him; encourage him to confide in you. Broichan's up to something and I want to know what it is." "Bridei's not stupid, Mother. He'll see through a444 The Dark Mirror Ch2 that the moment I start. When I talked to him at Raven's Well, it was always about history or politics or other scholarly matters. That I'll gladly do. It will make a welcome change from the others' roaming eyes and stumbling efforts to make intelligent conversation." "Ferada." Ferada became still, a pair of silver earrings shaped like dolphins held halfway to her ears. There was a certain tone her mother used on occasion, a tone that required instant obedience. "Yes, Mother?" Her heart was thumping. "You will do as I instruct you. I need this information. Do you comprehend what I am saying to you?" "Yes, Mother." "Talk to him. Sweetly. Exert a little charm. Mention Broichan. I want to know what the two of them will be doing between now and the winter: where they'll be travelling, who they'll be seeing. Watch Bridei's eyes when you ask him." "Mother, I-" "It's not like you to be inattentive, Ferada. You must know that failure to comply with my wishes is b444 The Dark Mirror Ch2 a failure to obey the will of the gods. That can only limit your own choices sorely in the future. There's an election for kingship coming. It's a chance to exert some influence, to play a part in the way the future unfolds. As women, we are rarely presented with such opportunities. I seek to exploit this to the full, and for that I need knowledge. I can hardly accost either Broichan or his foster son myself. I require you

to act for me. I'll be watching you closely, and I'll expect to see progress." "This is lComx is like being a commodity for hire," Ferada said bitterly, unable to contain her words. "As if I have no value of my own. I am your daughter, not a tool." "You're a woman," Dreseida said drily. "Play the game well from the beginning and your time will come to wield some power. This is only the first step." "It's not my game." Ferada's voice was shaking. "It is all your own, and hardly to my taste. I wish I had stayed at Banmerren." "But you'll do as I say. To attempt a445 The Dark Mirror Ch2 defiance would not be at all wise. Don't forget that the choice of a husband for you lies entirely in my hands. Your father will comply with my wishes. Be an obedient daughter and I may allow you some freedom in that." "I assume it is not Bridei you have in mind. You've never liked him much." Dreseida gave a mirthless laugh. "Didn't you once say you found him humourless? Let us bide our time awhile. Caer Pridne will be full of chieftains by Midwinter. You'll be spoiled for choice, if you're good." .in .in .in Tuala could

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