Thank you people who reviewed the first chapter. I was hoping that this might be a bit different and if it has then wow!
I hope you like this bit as well. If it takes a while to update it is because I'm trying to remember what I learned about Richard III for my A level coursework last year.
Disclaimer : see first page.
Sorry if the last bit messed people about but I realised that Richard III was in the 15th century not the 14th and had to change the dates. Shame on those who didn't point it out. *grin*. Anyway I've got that sorted now so enjoy.
What do people think of Jack Roxton and Marguerite by the way? Expect more familiar faces to crop up soon.
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Richard's rooms that evening ...
"Where's Richard?" Dick Ratcliffe asked from his position sprawled on a rug in front of the fire.
"I believe that he is with Anne Neville." Francis said galncing up from the chess game he was playing with Jack
"He has cared about her for years now." Jack commented streaching his back
"Since we were all children together at Middleham." Francis agreed
"It seems strange that it was only 5 years ago, it seems like a different life." Dick said.
"Strange what can change in a short time." Jack said thinking of a pair of grey eyes.
"What is this that I hear about you displaying an interest in a Lancastrian knights daughter?" Dick asked Jack
"I have no idea. She was being pushed around by Clarence I just happened to catch her." Jack said defensively.
"I am sure. The fact that the lady is fair to look on does not mean anything?" Dick teased his friend
"I would catch anyone being pushed around by Clarence, no matter what they looked like. Maybe not you Dick but anyone else I would." Jack said fiercely
"Jack calm down. I am sure that Dick meant no offence. Did you Dick?" Francis said ever trying to play the peacemaker between the pair of them.
"No of course not." Dick said quickly.
"Just think the next time that you start insulting me." Jack said.
The door opened and Richard came in, there was a strange mood about him that the three men in the room didn't recognise, it seemed happy at the same time unhappy.
"Are you alright my lord?" Jack asked
"Dickon?" Francis asked seeing that Richard wasn't paying any attention.
"Sorry Francis did you say something?"Richard asked visably shaking himself out of his thoughts.
"I was telling you that your brother has accused you of treason and you are to be taken to London imediately." Francis with a completely straight face. Richard looked paniced for a minute before realising what had been said.
"very funny Francis, at least you change the story everytime." Richard said with a laugh
"I try to keep my lord amused." Francis said modestly.
"Are you alright my lord?" Jack tried again.
"I am fine Jack but I foresee an interesting year ahead with George and Anne." Richard said with a smile.
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Marguerite Beaumont's room ...
Anne was missing not that anyone seemed concerned about where she was, the fact that Richard of Gloucester was missing as well told everyone where she was. Marguerite was worried for her friend as despite the fact that Anne adored Richard Marguerite could still see her being hurt by Richard pushing to far and too fast. Marguerite thought that it might be nice to have someone to care for but she didn't want just anyone she wanted her ideal of a husband and she doubted that he existed. If Anne managed to achieve any influence in the Yorkist court Marguerite thought that she might ask her friend to have a marriage aranged for her so at least she wasn't lonely any more. That didn't seem to sit too well with Marguerite though as she did not want to be married to an aging knight who just wanted a young wife to provide and heir for him and for no other reason.
For no reason the image of Sir Roxton wormed it's way into her brain. He was good looking she would allow him that with curly black hair, green eyes, tanned skin from a summer spent fending off the Lancastrian invasion. He was only just older than her as well, however the fact that he was willing to indulge any attractive face he came across did not seem to show someone who would be the type to settle down with anyone let alone a woman with no prospects and no conections like her.
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Later that night Jacks room ...
Jack could not get to sleep, he was tired but his brain refused to stop working and allow him sleep. He was being tormented by the image of the young girl he had held for a short while earlier that day. Her hair had been soft black waves with grey eyes that showed how much pain she was carrying around with her. A slightly vulnerable chin and rather thin lips had captured his heart. He couldn't believe that he could fall so fast with a girl whose name he did not know and who he expected never to see again, he promised himself that when he got back to London he would find out who she was or failing that find a girl who was willing to marry him as Jack wanted a family.
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Sorry faor anyone who got prated around with the last chapters but I realised after I had posted that everything happened in 1471 not 1371 my mistake so sorry again.
What do you think? This is acctually fairly easy to write considering, I hope it is enjoyable to read as well. As you don't need to be a genius to work out what is going to happen I'll just say I'll try to get the next bit up by the end of tomorrow. There are still some shockers to come hope you appreciate them.
I hope you like this bit as well. If it takes a while to update it is because I'm trying to remember what I learned about Richard III for my A level coursework last year.
Disclaimer : see first page.
Sorry if the last bit messed people about but I realised that Richard III was in the 15th century not the 14th and had to change the dates. Shame on those who didn't point it out. *grin*. Anyway I've got that sorted now so enjoy.
What do people think of Jack Roxton and Marguerite by the way? Expect more familiar faces to crop up soon.
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Richard's rooms that evening ...
"Where's Richard?" Dick Ratcliffe asked from his position sprawled on a rug in front of the fire.
"I believe that he is with Anne Neville." Francis said galncing up from the chess game he was playing with Jack
"He has cared about her for years now." Jack commented streaching his back
"Since we were all children together at Middleham." Francis agreed
"It seems strange that it was only 5 years ago, it seems like a different life." Dick said.
"Strange what can change in a short time." Jack said thinking of a pair of grey eyes.
"What is this that I hear about you displaying an interest in a Lancastrian knights daughter?" Dick asked Jack
"I have no idea. She was being pushed around by Clarence I just happened to catch her." Jack said defensively.
"I am sure. The fact that the lady is fair to look on does not mean anything?" Dick teased his friend
"I would catch anyone being pushed around by Clarence, no matter what they looked like. Maybe not you Dick but anyone else I would." Jack said fiercely
"Jack calm down. I am sure that Dick meant no offence. Did you Dick?" Francis said ever trying to play the peacemaker between the pair of them.
"No of course not." Dick said quickly.
"Just think the next time that you start insulting me." Jack said.
The door opened and Richard came in, there was a strange mood about him that the three men in the room didn't recognise, it seemed happy at the same time unhappy.
"Are you alright my lord?" Jack asked
"Dickon?" Francis asked seeing that Richard wasn't paying any attention.
"Sorry Francis did you say something?"Richard asked visably shaking himself out of his thoughts.
"I was telling you that your brother has accused you of treason and you are to be taken to London imediately." Francis with a completely straight face. Richard looked paniced for a minute before realising what had been said.
"very funny Francis, at least you change the story everytime." Richard said with a laugh
"I try to keep my lord amused." Francis said modestly.
"Are you alright my lord?" Jack tried again.
"I am fine Jack but I foresee an interesting year ahead with George and Anne." Richard said with a smile.
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Marguerite Beaumont's room ...
Anne was missing not that anyone seemed concerned about where she was, the fact that Richard of Gloucester was missing as well told everyone where she was. Marguerite was worried for her friend as despite the fact that Anne adored Richard Marguerite could still see her being hurt by Richard pushing to far and too fast. Marguerite thought that it might be nice to have someone to care for but she didn't want just anyone she wanted her ideal of a husband and she doubted that he existed. If Anne managed to achieve any influence in the Yorkist court Marguerite thought that she might ask her friend to have a marriage aranged for her so at least she wasn't lonely any more. That didn't seem to sit too well with Marguerite though as she did not want to be married to an aging knight who just wanted a young wife to provide and heir for him and for no other reason.
For no reason the image of Sir Roxton wormed it's way into her brain. He was good looking she would allow him that with curly black hair, green eyes, tanned skin from a summer spent fending off the Lancastrian invasion. He was only just older than her as well, however the fact that he was willing to indulge any attractive face he came across did not seem to show someone who would be the type to settle down with anyone let alone a woman with no prospects and no conections like her.
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Later that night Jacks room ...
Jack could not get to sleep, he was tired but his brain refused to stop working and allow him sleep. He was being tormented by the image of the young girl he had held for a short while earlier that day. Her hair had been soft black waves with grey eyes that showed how much pain she was carrying around with her. A slightly vulnerable chin and rather thin lips had captured his heart. He couldn't believe that he could fall so fast with a girl whose name he did not know and who he expected never to see again, he promised himself that when he got back to London he would find out who she was or failing that find a girl who was willing to marry him as Jack wanted a family.
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Sorry faor anyone who got prated around with the last chapters but I realised after I had posted that everything happened in 1471 not 1371 my mistake so sorry again.
What do you think? This is acctually fairly easy to write considering, I hope it is enjoyable to read as well. As you don't need to be a genius to work out what is going to happen I'll just say I'll try to get the next bit up by the end of tomorrow. There are still some shockers to come hope you appreciate them.