Whispered Words

by FalconWing

‘Certain brief writings are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said.’ – Jean Rostand. A collection of drabbles and extended drabbles amidst other, slightly longer pieces stemming from respective challenges.

11. Thank Ye Lad

Thank Ye Lad

Challenge: Giving Thanks

By FalconWing

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How did one go about thanking someone who saved your life?

-Someone who stood between you and the finely tooled rope of the hangman's noose and boldly proclaimed that they were perfectly willing to dance the hempen jig alongside you, if only to satisfy their conscience.

To be frank, he didn't have a single bleedin' clue.

So he settled for a short "Nice hat" and it was weeks later that the small package was delivered to the smithy in Port Royal.

Inside was a plain dagger, in and of itself not a particularly fine blade and really not worth much attention if not for the name Bill Turner engraved on the hilt, or for the short, hastily scrawled note that fell out.

Thank ye lad.