Children were vigorous creatures.
They played without end, for their strength seemed nearly infinite. However, it was around that hour that fatigue—from all the strenuous activities they had put themselves into—would begin to creep in, paving the way for a sleep so deep that even the sound of war would not wake them…
It was around that time that a secret meeting was held in Wisteria.
"Now, I am certain we all know the reason for this gathering tonight." Lord Naman said and they all nodded.
"I still cannot believe those two have agreed to marry…" James shook his head heartbroken. "Do you think I still have a chance with Damaris?"
Freda scoffed. "Have you seen the man?" she rolled her eyes. "Tall, terribly handsome, hugely built like a warrior, speaks but a few words—and yet his voice sounds like distant thunder. And do not even let me begin on those grey eyes that could seize the soul of any woman they rest on," she said, and the young women amongst them murmured in agreement.
