Blaine was
up at the crack of dawn
And scrubbed
himself thoroughly before putting a new robe on
With a
feeling of devil may care
He stepped
outside into brisk morning air
And made his
way to the stable to see the mare
“Top o’ the
mornin’ to ye, Bess?” he greeted when he arrived at the stable. “It’s a nice
mornin’ for a stroll if ye’re willin’ and able.”
“Away you
an’ scoot!” moaned Bess. “It’s too bloody early an’ the sun isnae oot!”
“Oh, don’t
be in such a grumpy mood. Come on, it’ll do ye good.”
“Monk, are
you oot o’ yer mind. Mention a walk again an’ ah’ll kick yer behind.”
Blaine
looked at Bess with dismay. “I thought it would be a great way to start the
day.”
“Blaine, is
your hearin’ impaired? I sincerely hope not, because ah’ve got somethin’ oan ma
mind that needs tae be shared. It concerns you, the other three an’ the laird.”
“Sweet Bess,
cast away yer fears. Whatever ye wish to tell me, I’m all ears.”
Blaine
listened carefully as she began to explain
For a moment
it felt like something was piercing his brain
But the
feeling quickly passed and he listened once again
“Right, it’s
time ye were oan yer way,” said Bess when she’d finished what she had to say.
“I shall see
to yer demand without delay.”
“That’s a good
boy. Noo go away!”
Back at the
monastery he met with Deplorium
Truman was
still asleep
As was
Borium
“Deplorium,
rumour has it that ye’re a bit o’ a cad.”
“That may be
so, Blaine, but ah’m no aw bad.”
“What would
ye say if I told ye there’s treasure to be had?”
“Ah would
say that ah’d want tae hear more. Talk of treasure ah find hard tae ignore.”
“I heard a
wench talk o’ riches untold. But if one were to secure, then one would have to
be bold.”
Deplorium
gave him a dubious stare. “Where?”
“Where the laird
o’ the manor sleeps there’s a secret door. Inside that room there are riches
galore.”
“If that wis
true, why would she tell you?”
“It was to
another that she relayed. I just happened to hear what she said.”
“Not a word
tae anyone, Blaine. Ah’ll ponder this tonight in bed.”
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