"Sir Guy's Dilemma" (Book 2), by Gratiana Lovelace, 2012-2013

"Sir Guy's Dilemma", Ch. 8 (PG-13): Illnesses and Intrigues, 12/09/12

"Sir Guy's Dilemma", Ch. 8 (PG-13):  Lady Saline's Illness takes its course as Seth Improves, 12/09/12  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 Mature Content Note: 

"Sir Guy's Dilemma" is a story of romance and intrigue set amidst Medieval times.  As such there will be some passages in this story involving heartfelt love scenes (R rated) and some passages involving highly dramatic moments.  I will label the maturity rating of those chapters accordingly.  Otherwise, the general rating for this story is PG or PG-13 due to some mature situations and topics.  If you are unable or unwilling to attend a movie with the ratings that I provide, then please do not read the chapters with those labels.  This is my disclaimer.

Author's Recap from the previous installment: 

Four year old Seth falls ill with measles, but is tended lovingly by Lady Saline while Lady Roseanna must watch from the sidelines so she doesn't take the illness to baby Helen.  When Lord Archer brings the healer woman Althea to him from Nottingham, it is discovered that Lady Saline has also taken ill and she is sent to bed.  Then, there is the issue of that Nottingham treasure buried in Sir Guy's stables by Lord Archer that Sir Guy has yet to inform Lady Roseanna about.  Illness and Intrigues are the watchwords of the day.

"Sir Guy's Dilemma", Ch. 8 (PG-13):  Lady Saline's Illness takes its course as Seth Improves

While Lord Archer stomps off dejectedly in search of Seth's mastiff dog to walk to keep him busy and out of everyone's hair at his brother's suggestion--especially to keep his distance from Lady Saline's parents, Lord and Lady Talkington--Sir Guy now walks slowly back to his bed chamber with Lady Roseanna with heavy heart about the news of Lady Saline's illness.

Sir Guy:  Knocking softly on their bed chamber door so as not to awaken baby Helen if Lady Roseanna has just gotten her to sleep after her feeding, he whispers.  "It is I, my love.  I am alone.  May I come in?"

Lady Roseanna:  Rocking her quiet but not sleeping baby Lady Helen in her arms, she looks up at the door and says.  "Come in, Guy."  He opens the door and she smiles up at him.  "Baby Helen is not quite asleep yet after her feeding.  I think she was waiting for her Papa to sing her to sleep."

Sir Guy:  He smiles lovingly at them both as he crosses the room--unbuckling and removing his leather double vest as he goes so baby Helen won't get scratched when he holds her.  Then he kisses Lady Roseanna's forehead and then Lady Helen's cheek as he takes his baby daughter into his arms and chest now covered in only his soft blousy shirt.  "I fear that I am forever lost to the enchantment of my ladies fair." He gently rocks baby Helen as he sways in place standing over Lady Roseanna who ties up her gown bodice after having nursed baby Helen.

Lady  Roseanna:  She stands and gently places her hands on his arms holding their baby.  "As we are mesmerized by you, my love."  Lady Roseanna lays her head on Sir Guy's shoulder.  "If only Seth were well, everything would be perfect now."  She laments.   "What does the healer woman Althea say?"

Sir Guy:  "She has made him a stinky poltice to wear on his chest all afternoon--to help his breathing.  He was starting to drift off to sleep when I left him."