Longsword by David Pilling

Author:David Pilling [Pilling, David]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-11-23T22:00:00+00:00

Again he sensed that she was trying to read his thoughts. In the corner of his eye he saw her guards shifting impatiently, keen to be gone.

“I will be here every day for the next week,” he whispered, “at this time.”

Esther gave a little nod. “Take good care of the horse,” she said in a loud voice, “she is a finer animal than you deserve.”

She turned and walked hurriedly out of the stable.

Hugh visited the stables at the same time for the next three days. Esther didn’t come. His disappointment was tempered by the knowledge that she had to be careful, and decided to keep his routine going. Sometimes he was distracted by thoughts of her beauty, and had to force himself to set lust aside and ponder their brief conversation. Esther had made no secret of her desire to escape from the camp. She was either naïve or desperate to say as much to a complete stranger.

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