Wild Hearts by Virginia Henley

Author:Virginia Henley [Henley, Virginia]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, Fiction, Historical, Large Type Books, Scotland
ISBN: 9780786264513
Google: ha-FPwAACAAJ
Amazon: B0052E87IG
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Published: 1985-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

Alexandria knew she could stay away from home no longer. Preparations would be under way for Venetia's wedding, and she knew she could not miss being in the thick of things, although she regretted that Tabrizia would not be attending.

"I want to buy Venetia a really lovely wedding present. We'll go shopping today, and you can take it back with you when you go home tomorrow," decided Tabrizia.

She purchased a porcelain dinner service for twenty-four, decorated with peacocks and edged in gold. The shop arranged to deliver it within the hour, because it was far too heavy for the girls to carry.

As they were returning to the town house in the late afternoon, there was a-terrible commotion almost on their doorstep. A young man was desperately trying to control his horse, which was so frenzied, it reared time after time threatening to smash its flailing hooves down upon the head of its owner. In a flash, Alexandria had darted forward to see what the trouble was. Just as she reached it, the horse went down into a collapse, and she could clearly see that it was choking to death. The leather bridle strap that held the mouth bit had broken, and the bit had slipped down the horse's throat. Without hesitation, Alexandria grasped its lower jaw firmly and slid her fingers all the way down the horse's throat to retrieve the swallowed bit. It was like a miracle; once the horse could breathe again, it staggered to its feet and stood trembling and subdued.

Tabrizia had rushed forward, crying, "Alexandria, be careful!"

The young man who owned the horse stood in amazement as he watched the young girl go into action. "My God, if that wasn't the bravest thing I ever saw anyone do! You saved her life. How can I ever thank you?"

Alexandria looked up at the slim young man with, the dark curls and intense gray eyes, saw his admiration for her bravery written there, and her heart skipped and danced in her breast.

Tabrizia spoke. "Oh, do take your horse into the stable at the back of the house and let her have a drink and a rest."

"Thank you, madam." He bowed formally. "Are you Mrs. Abrahams by any chance?"

"Yes, I am. Did you wish to see me, sir?"

"I do have a private matter I would like to discuss with you, if you could spare me a few moments, ma'am." He flushed deeply.

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