The Girl in the Glass Box by Andi Adams

Author:Andi Adams [Adams, Andi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781945495007
Publisher: Firefly Hill Press

A faint drone echoed through the evening sky, and Agrippine's mind sizzled with a mixture of excitement and panic. As she drew closer to the noise, she recognized it as… cheerful whistling? Many whistles, one sound. How was this possible?

Who on Earth travels around whistling? A group of ruffians? Troubadours? Oh God, please don't let it be troubadours. The bumbling idiots with their music and tomfoolery. They're even worse than that damned jester who flits around the castle and that lute player who plays off key.

Agrippine pulled on the horse's reins, slowing him to a walk so she wouldn't any draw any attention. She tried to hide behind tree trunks and brush and maintained a significant distance from the increasing volume of the melodious din. She peered out from the foliage to see who approached.

Four dwarves? And one more trailing behind with a limp? Even to an old woman, how threatening can they be?

She nudged the horse forward, and when she was close enough for them to hear, she feigned extreme exhaustion as she spoke. "Messieurs, could I borrow a moment of your time? I could use some assistance and am afraid that you have been my only glimmer of hope since I have encountered not one other soul during my very long journey." She put the back of her hand to her forehead and fanned her face with the other, allowing the reigns to fall and drape around the horse's neck.

The men gaped at her in silence. The fat one's mouth was slack-jawed, while the tiny goofy-looking one hid behind him.

What is wrong with them? Are they mute? Are they dumb? She sighed. It would be my luck to run into the only five people in the kingdom that do not understand what I'm saying.

Just when she was about to give up hope, the plump red-head spoke up. "You must excuse us, Madame. It’s just that we never see travelers out this deep in the forest. You must have lost your way because I am certain you did not come this far intentionally. Don't you know what is out here in these woods? It's dangerous, especially to travel alone. Come to think of it, I once traveled out in the woods alone, and I swore I'd never do it again."

Stop talking. I don't have time to listen to your drivel.

"I appreciate your concern, but I assure you my travels are intentional, even full-well knowing the potential dangers. I would never have come this far and risked my own life if it weren't for something desperately important. I'm hoping you can help me."

"Bien sûr, Madame," said the one who seemed to be the ringleader of the motley troupe. "In what way can we be of assistance? We have little on us to offer you, but we will help in any way we can." He stood a little over four feet in height and a hoary beard and bushy eyebrows framed his jolly face. Even though he was trying to be helpful, his bright disposition vexed her to the core.

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