The Lady of the Castle by Lorentz Iny

Author:Lorentz, Iny [Lorentz, Iny]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Historical Romance, Medieval, German, Historical Fiction, World Literature, Romance, Sagas, Historical, Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, European
Publisher: AmazonCrossingEnglish
Published: 2015-01-20T08:00:00+00:00

2.

Sir Falko tossed his helmet into the corner of his tent, not caring whether the expensive object got scratched or dented. He couldn’t believe he was unhorsed by his cousin Heinrich, of all people, and he shouted at his servant to bring him some wine. Three hastily gulped cups only worsened his fury. As soon as his squire had removed his armor, Falko left the tent to look for Gunter von Losen. He found his friend in a bad state and at least as incensed as he was himself.

Losen clenched his fists. “That miserable lout! That puny varlet! I’d almost pushed him out of the saddle when my stirrup broke and I lost my balance. I’m just glad that you made Junker Heribert eat dirt.”

“But I lost the final battle against my cousin. May he rot in hell forever along with his sons!” Falko kicked a piece of armor to the side. “Heinrich has shamed me and made a fool of me in front of the kaiser and the rabble.”

“If you hate him so much, you should throw him to the Bohemians like you did with that Michel Adler.”

“Shut your mouth! Even the tents have ears here.”

Gunter von Losen sat up painfully and looked at his friend with surprise. “What’s the matter with you? You’re not scared, are you?”

Annoyed, Falko shook his head. “Of course not. But I saw Michel Adler’s woman in the camp. If she finds out what really happened, she will stop at nothing to avenge her husband.”

“Adler’s wife is here in the camp? Well, I wouldn’t worry about her. How could she pose a danger to us?”

Sir Falko laughed nastily. “Lady Marie is acquainted with the kaiser and enjoys the favor of important men. Even my liege, the count palatine, is one of them. Anyway, I want to have my way with her.”

“I have heard that Adler’s wife is beautiful, but I would never have thought that she could rouse your desire, as you’ve had more women than any other man. I think I’ll have a look under her skirts as well once you’re done with her.”

“I won’t just be having a look at her.” Falko was intoxicated at the thought of punishing Marie for the humiliation she had inflicted on him after his defeat. If Losen wanted to help him, so much the better. “Make sure you get back on your feet soon!” He gave his friend a patronizing slap on the shoulder and grinned when he saw Losen’s face contort in pain. “The Seibelstorff lad hit a bit hard, did he?”

Losen waved his fist. “Get out, or I’ll hit you a bit hard.”

Falko dodged the cup Losen hurled at him and left the tent laughing, determined to search out Marie. There was a fair next to the jousting lists, and Falko made his way past a juggling troupe, walking fast. He rudely pushed past a girl who was carrying a basket jingling with coins. She cursed him as he left, but not too loudly,

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