Norse Valor by Constantine de Bohon

Author:Constantine de Bohon [Bohon, Constantine de]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Historical, Viking, Historical Romance
Amazon: B007QZQN1M
Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press LLC
Published: 2012-04-02T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

“All I’m saying is it would be far more feasible to build one large central cabin first so everyone is safe, then the smaller individual homes,” David said.

“It sounds like an awful lot of extra work,” Hakon grumbled.

“But well worth the effort,” David insisted. “If you men can build vessels the way you do, why stop there? Build a place where you can hold real meetings, instead of piling everyone together at a rock, or in the cold, freezing weather.”

Vakr thought the idea had merit, especially since the light spatter of rain was dripping over their faces where they had gathered.

David went on to explain what the pros and cons were then listed off what he felt were the biggest pros. Safety for each family from the numerous wolves in the area. More storage space both inside and underground. A community place to gather where people could bond closer all year. That way, the winter wouldn’t seem as lonely. If they created large hearths, they could roast a few animals at a time inside, safe from predators. Outside there was more exposure when drying meat. If they built an area inside off to one side, they could use it specifically for that purpose.

“Well why not just one drying cabin? Then we can build another bathing house. Why stop there?” Hakon’s voice was condescending. “Why not separate a place to piss in? Or shit in?”

“That’s a fantastic idea,” David exclaimed.

Vakr could see Hakon’s feathers ruffling, thinking he was being teased. But Vakr had come to know David and by the man’s expression, he knew damned well he wasn’t joking.

“You can’t be serious?” Hakon blustered.

“Well sure, why not build an outhouse?” David said excitedly. “No wandering in the woods when you can crap in private indoors. Kitta always drags me with her when nature calls. You can’t blame a woman for not wanting her ass bit by a wolf.”

“The only thing I want biting my woman’s ass is me,” Ormr concurred.

Vakr was very happy to see Ormr taking such an interest in his new woman, Halla.

She was young and had only wed with her first husband for protection when her parents had died in the famine. She had been too terrified to be alone and had willingly agreed to her first marriage. The village leader had given her to her husband right before he had died. Halla’s husband had been indifferent toward her for the most part and Ormr had confided to Vakr that Halla had been a virgin. Halla’s husband was unable to perform. When Ormr had asked Halla if she had slept with her husband, she had naively told him of course. They had only been married a week before the raid. The young woman had spent the night in her husband’s furs side-by-side, but had never had sex with him. It was impossible for Ormr not to be smitten with her sweet innocence when he found out the truth.

Svana had gone to each woman individually and asked them if they were suffering or being abused.

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