Disclaimer: I Will Lay No Claim That Any Of This Is Mine. Robin Hood Belongs to BBC and Tiger Aspect Not me.(The only person I own is Rachael(and co.)(Be Aware this is told in many different point of views.)
Prologue
"Rochdale… interesting I'm from there not bein' funny but why would such a young lass such as you be travelin' there?"
"I'm not alone in this Master A'Dale. You see my Papa has business in Nottinghamshire but so far we have been rejected has there been some tragedy in the recent years of the shire?" the said young lass requested.
"Ya do me an honor lass I am but a humble Thatcher. No master or nuthin either. The Sheriff has been replaced and a new one put in place by Prince John 'imself."
"Then we shall have to be received by our cousins in Knighton…I must go now. Thank you for your aid Master A 'Dale." She said handing one ha'penny to him.
As the girl Lady Sarah went back into the coach, they continued on to the journey. "Well it would seem Uncle Edward was sacked father." She said.
"Times have been hard for all child. I do hope that this new Sheriff can handle the pain of blood money." Her father retorted.
"My Lord David, do not speak so ill of him. He would not hurt the people of Nottinghamshire surely." His wife Lady Laura was flabbergasted with her husband's lack of faith for the system.
"I do hope my brother and his family are well." She said to her husband and his mostly bald head shook in despair. They continued on with their journey down the Great North Road. "His Marian is only as old as our Rachael. Both I fear will be maids." Lady Laura fretted.
"Rachael and Marian are both strong bright women my dear, not to mention if they do then they shall be old maids together there is nothing shameful or could be that heinous as long as we try to play roles carefully."
The footman announced that they had arrived in Knighton. Lady Sarah grew excited she greatly loved her family. The lady was only fifteen springs old but had already surpassed her cousin and sister in height making her appear older than those fifteen springs. She leapt out of the carriage bounding her happy way towards the hall to greet her Uncle Edward. Lord David embraced his elder brother-in-law.
"Now where may Rachael be?" The old sheriff asked. David directed his brother-in-law's gaze upon a lone rider behind the coach.
"She refused to ride in the coach due to the enormity of noise inside. Or as she put it Lady Sarah's insentient chatter." The Lord laughed as he beckoned his eldest daughter to come by.
"A lady should not have a destrier my dear sister; tis a beast of expense and soldiers."
"Forgive me Uncle but if I were only a lowly serf… I'd wish to breed horses. My mare and I have been through many things. Haven't we, Magdalene." She stroked her mount's snout to calm her. Edward tutted.
"That is a most obscene naming her after…"
"After the whore that Christ absolved of sin." Rachael said pointedly causing her mother to faint slightly quickly revived by their lady-in-waiting.
"And she and the mother Mary had taken his body to be resurrected after his crucifixion on the cross by the Holy Spirit and Father." All but her and her father crossed themselves.
"My daughter where are your spectacles?" Lady Laura scrutinized her daughter. Rachael sighed. She lifted her dress reaching to her riding boots and her spectacles that in (her mind safe) on the strap that clasped them. She slid them onto her duchess nose.
"For shame for what your horse tossed you thus breaking them child." Her mother reprimanded.
"Magdalene would do no such thing. I have trained her well and she is not easily spooked." She simply rolled her eyes as they once again crossed themselves.
"Where is my cousin?" Rachael asked getting thoroughly annoyed with her maternal family.
"She is about... more than likely visiting her own steed in the stable." Edward stated. Lady Laura held Sarah back so her sister could house her horse into the stable.
"So handsome yes… so beautiful." Rachael found her cousin Marian speaking to her palfrey. "Is that so my dear cousin?"
"Rachael!" Marian ran up to her cousin and kissed her cheek. "Tis good to see you we were not expecting you till solstice. To which in your letter you said…" she trailed off.
"I said to when dear sister became of known in court. Sadly the Prince demanded my father's presence and thus we arrived sooner."
"Cousin Sarah has still not been admitted at court." Marian arched her brow playfully.
"Thank the Goddess no. She is still far too immature to handle courtly duties." Rachael smiled.
"Ladies… The Sheriff has requested an audience with us." Lord David said. They were once again piled into the carriages and set off to meet the new Sheriff of Nottingham; Lord Argo Vaisey.