"Sir Guy's Dilemma", Ch. 10: Prince John sniffs around; The Havorford-Huntington marriage contract is announced, 12/21/12 Gratiana Lovelace
(An Original Fan Fiction adaptation of the characters from the BBC's Robin Hood; & a Sequel to "Guy's Rose" by Gratiana Lovelace)
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[From time to time, I will illustrate my story with my dream cast of: Richard Armitage as Sir Guy, Clive Standen as Lord Archer, Emma Watson as Lady Rose, etc.]
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Author's Recap from the previous installment: With both Seth and Lady Saline on the mend Tuesday evening from an ill defined illness and the measles illiness, respectively, the Gisborne-Middleton-Locksley and Talkington families were hoping to catch a break and have some peaceful time the rest of the week. But it was not meant to be as a rider informed them Tuesday evening, that Prince John, Lord Haverford, and his eldest daughter Lady Mary Havorford will be with them midday on Wednesday--ostensibly looking for Lord Archer with regard to a betrothal scheme Prince John is working on.
"Sir Guy's Dilemma", Ch. 10: Prince John sniffs around; The Havorford-Huntington marriage contract is announced
Somewhere in the deep recesses of his mind, Sir Guy knew that it was inevitable that he would have to face Prince John again. Sir Guy just did not think that it would be so soon. Well, soon is a relative term. It has been nearly 11 months since Sir Guy's almost death last year. His recuperation has been slow and painful, but he is recovered. But now--in addition to the risk that hiding the Nottingham treasure for Lord Archer poses to he and Lady Roseanna and their children--Sir Guy must worry about whether Prince John will command him to return to court to do his bidding.
The dread that spreads through Sir Guy on Tuesday evening whilst preparing and waiting for Prince John to arrive on the morrow's midday is felt by everyone. Not the least of which is because, Sir Guy has fallen back on his former Nottingham days demeanor of barking orders at the servants and generally being unpleasant to all around him. Of course, Sir Guy's behavior does not go over well with Lady Roseanna when she finds Sir Guy in the stables berating her favorite groom whom she brought with her from London.
Sir Guy: "Tanner! There you are! Where have you been boy? The stables have not been fully tended to in preparation for Prince John's arrival on the morrow!" Sir Guy stalks around like a wild animal--looking everywhere, but seeing nothing.
Tanner: Tanner's face is fearful--he looks like a deer caught in torchlights. "Beggin your pardon, Milord. I was just eating my supper." All of the servants have an evening meal together at the manor. It is Lady Roseanna's way.
Sir Guy: "With Prince John arriving tomorrow, this is no time for food. You do not see me stopping to take my ease, do you?" Sir Guy Thunders.
Tanner: "No, Sir Guy." Tanner stands there mutely--in shock with this transformation of Sir Guy from the benevolent master they have all known these past 11 months to this unknown man yelling at him.
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"Sir Guy's Dilemma" (Book 2), by Gratiana Lovelace, 2012-2013
FanfictionWhen Sir Guy was given a second chance at life and happiness with his Lady Roseanna and their children--the now four years old Seth Gisborne born out of wedlock to a serving girl and Sir Guy and Lady Roseanna's 4 months old infant Lady Helen Rose Gi...
