A Thing Or Two About Loyalty
I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE TO YOU, THE NEW EARL OF BONCHURCH … LORD MUCH!!
Never thought I would be saying that! Even if he was only 'lording' it up for a few days, at least the promise is fulfilled! Now as soon as King Richard returns, both he and I will be able to go back to our respective lands and Manors! He's so excited about it, bless him! At least now he's got something real to look forward too! And of course, his Eve will be waiting!! I never really thought that Much would get a woman, but she seems nice enough, other than the fact that she was working for the Sheriff. Although, she did lie to him for us, or rather for Much. He was thrilled at that! Except now he keeps singing some weird song, it's not one that I've heard before. Must have been one that Eve taught him. She still likes him after she heard him sing?! Must be love!!
About the other action of the day, Lambert's black powder. It really was impressive, but in a terrifying way. If the Sheriff, or Gisbourne, had gotten their hands on it, I dread to think of the catastrophic events that would have followed. But thanks to our impressive plans and courageous efforts, we managed to prevent that happening. My only regret is that we couldn't save Lambert. He didn't seem like a bad guy and he really didn't want his invention to be used for evil. Can't believe he actually trusted Gisbourne! Well he didn't in the end, which worked out good for us!
Not sure what was up with Marian though. I know that she cares about people, and really wanted to help Lambert, but I didn't think that she would have been that affected by his death. She's seen death before, but I've never seen her like that. Maybe she's discovering what Gisbourne is really like. Suppose she does have to get to know him if she's going to be Lady Gisbourne. Still can't quite grasp that fact; she'll be living in Locksley Manor, married to the Master of Locksley village, but with the WRONG MAN. I should be the one! Why did I go to war?! She's right, it was for the glory. But glory is nothing compared to love. I would gladly give up the glory and riches just to have a small piece of love. Now I feel even guiltier about taking Much away from Eve. It really couldn't have been helped, but I know it doesn't hurt Much any less.
At least we managed to take away the Sheriff's new weapon. Djaq thinks I didn't see her take the ledger out of the fire. I knew she wouldn't be happy about destroying it; just thought I'd give her a chance, see what she did. Doubt whether she'll be able to make it, I'm not dismissing her abilities, it's just I'm not sure whether the ingredients can be found in a forest! Oh well, might as well let her think she has the power of Greek Fire!
Best go and celebrate Much's 'becoming a Lord' ceremony. It won't be as grand as others, but at least he'll be well fed for once!
ALL HAIL LORD MUCH!!