![]() ![]() ![]() The animal reacted to her unexpected appearance with alacrity.Meet The Music Zoo, a superb destination for musicians around New York City and on Long Island - proud dealers of Eastwood with a great stock including the new Backlund 400! A ruby signet ring flashed on the forefinger of his right hand, reminding her of his rank and the enormity of his presence before her. He sighed and dismissed the topic with an idle wave of his hand. His rider, who had yet to see her, rode unconcernedly through the meadowlands.īy the gods, she whispered within her mind, he is prince of this land and comes to see me She heard the jingle of bit and bridle and the heavy snort of the big stallion. Sunlight glittered off the gold of his mount's trappings and painted the chestnut warhorse bright red. If she allowed him to see it she would be no different from anyone else to him, and therefore of no account. She felt the familiar leap of excitement, anticipation and wonder within her breast, and quickly tried to dismiss it. She drew her knees up and clasped her arms around them, resting her chin on their tops. She tried to draw her hands from his large weapon-callused ones. There are no titles between us.Įqually startled, reined the animal in with a curse and shot a glare over his shoulder. She grinned at him and shook her head as he tried to settle the horse- The creek bottom offered treacherous footing to any beast, and me warhorse had yet to find a comfortable spot, Finally his rider cursed again in exasperation and spurred him through the water onto the bank, where he stared down at her from the chestnut's great height.Ĭarillon, he said firmly. She was purpose-fully intent on her work, for if she allowed her thoughts to range freely she would be overtaken by the knowledge and the hope that he still might come. ![]() Stems and crushed blooms littered the coarse yellow gown she wore and damp earth stained the garment, but she paid it no mind. Carefully she twined purple summer flowers into her single dark brown braid, and dabbled bare feet in the rushing water. She sat by the creek, half-hidden in lush grasses. She grinned in devious anticipation and straightened in the deep grass, wiping water from her sun-browned skin. ![]() The warriors splashed into the creek, splattering her liberally. So, you wish to see Homana's prince take an unexpected bath, he said menacingly, but she saw the amusement in his eyes.Īnd I want to be of account to him, she thought intently. No, my lord, she responded promptly, very solemn and Then her attention was caught by an approaching rider, and she let fall the flowered braid from limp fingers. He grinned- More like a wood nymph, I would say.Ī songbird called from the forest behind and she glanced up, smiling at the delicate melody. I did not say you presented an unattractive sight, Alix. ![]()
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