Timeless Tales of Honor by Suzan Tisdale & Kathryn le Veque & Christi Caldwell

Author:Suzan Tisdale & Kathryn le Veque & Christi Caldwell [Tisdale, Suzan & Veque, Kathryn le & Caldwell, Christi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B013MA20RU
Goodreads: 26069139
Publisher: Targe & Thistle, Inc.
Published: 2015-08-06T16:00:00+00:00

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There were hundreds of people observing the archery matches, milling about, wagering and laughing. Two men in particular wandered through the crowd casually, their seasoned eyes roving the people, the wenches, and the finely dressed men. They were older men clad in peasant clothing, concealing their mail and weaponry underneath. Their gaze seemed particularly riveted to Arissa.

"Is that her?" one man murmured to the other.

The second man passed a casual glance in the direction of the earl's party. "She looks nothing like Henry. God's Balls, she could be Welsh."

The first man shook his head slowly. "She does not bear the features of a Plantagenet. Is Owen sure with his information?"

The second shrugged. "As sure as he can be. She’s where Owen's source said she would be, in the heart of Berkshire's family, and she’s the correct age. Fortunate that the earl saw fit to throw her a lavish party and we were able to slip in with the other celebrants."

The first man looked doubtful. "It doesn't matter. Any great house shelters sickly travelers, which is what we are," he shook his head at the sight of Arissa's black hair. "She must favor her mother. Where did Owen's source come by his information?"

The second man watched his feet as he walked. "It all began with a letter. A former captain for King Richard, seeking vengeance against Henry for usurping his cousin's throne," he adjusted his hood as the wind blew it away from his face. "If the information regarding the girl's existence is correct and we manage to abduct her, Owen is most eager to use her to his advantage."

The first man nodded slowly, his eyes still roving the crowd. Suddenly, he came to a halt.

"Do you know who that man is?" he nodded his head in the direction of a very tall, very broad knight. When the second man indicated negatively, he continued. "You have heard of Richmond le Bec, no doubt."

The second man took another look at the massive man. "That is le Bec? God's Balls, I thought he was dead by now."

The first man took off walking again, followed closely by the second. They guided themselves deep into the crowd, away from the competitors and away from Richmond le Bec.

"He’s Henry's most powerful knight next to Northumberland," the first man hissed. "There must be a reason for his presence."

"There is. Henry probably sent him to convey his best wishes to the girl."

The first man shrugged. "Could be. But if Richmond le Bec is here as Henry's liaison, 'twill make an abduction more difficult. Undoubtedly, he will be protecting her."

The second man scratched his head, mulling over the possibilities. "We will simply have to wait for an opportunity, I suppose. If one does not present itself, then we shall return to Owen with the confirmation of his information. There is nothing more we can do if Richmond le Bec is here as Henry's watchdog."

The first man drew in a long, thoughtful breath. "Keep her in your sights, then.

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