Bold Conquest by Virginia Henley

Author:Virginia Henley [Henley, Virginia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Edgarson was thrilled about the building and was trying to fire his father with enthusiasm.

“I could watch them all day! Please say you will work on the building and then I can help you. I want to learn all about it!” he pleaded.

“I thought you wanted to work in the stables?” asked May.

“No. This is what I want to do. I heard the master telling his plans to some of the men. It's going to be like a big castle. When I have learned all about building, I will be able to build us a big house with two rooms, one for cooking and the other for sleeping.”

He was so enthused, his mother smiled to herself. Well, it was nice to have dreams. Edwina was deliriously happy with Aedward, and he had taken her to live in the big hall at Oxstead. So sometimes miracles did happen.

Edgar looked at his son and shook his head in disbelief at the youngster's passion for this building.

“All right, I'll do it, and I will speak to the master about letting you help.”

“Tomorrow!” insisted Edgarson.

This time the church was filled to overflowing. The smells of incense, candle wax and sweat intermingled as the priest said the holy words over the middle-aged couple. Lillyth held Guy's hand tightly, and they stole glances at each other every few moments. Guy wished with all his heart that his own wedding could be as true and binding as this one, but with a sigh he vowed over again to cherish his “wife” who was in truth more of a wife to him than the real one had ever been.

The St. Denys party did not arrive until later in the day. Guy was the jovial host while Lillyth was looking to a dozen things at once, making sure that her mother's day went as smoothly as her own had. The St. Denys party brought along two knights for escort, and Guy ushered them into the hall with a hearty welcome. They were outraged to find Saxon peasants strolling about, laughing and helping themselves to food.

“Montgomery, if you let these people have free rein of the fief, I warn you that they will murder you in your beds!”

“These are my people, St. Denys, and I assure you I have had no problems whatsoever with them,” Guy said.

“They are just biding their time. This system of yours cannot work. They hate Normans worse than poison! They are a conquered people and we are their masters, therefore there is no way possible for friendship to flourish.”

“Relax and enjoy yourselves. I am sure nothing will happen today at any rate.” Guy went to bring them wine. Across the room Andre walked with his arm across Aedward's shoulder. The two shared a joke and the blond head of the Saxon was close beside the black one of the Norman. St. Denys glared his disapproval. Marie St. Denys was staring at Lillyth, who had just come downstairs.

“By the face, look at this one all decked out like a queen.

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