Speaking of never missing a chance to be worshipped.Īh, Lord John Grey, Colonel Fraser, this is an advantageous meeting. I'd wager there's not a single young lady in North Carolina who'd forfeit her chance to be worshipped in Cupid's grove tonight. I think I must have danced with every girl in the province.Īll of them hoping to secure an advantageous match with Lord John Grey, no doubt. Well, to tell the truth, I'm not certain I am.
I had no idea you were such a good dancer. Let's try and enjoy the day for Jocasta's sake.Įxcuse me. Instead, here I am, rubbing shoulders wi' the very devils who'd see him dead. So you thought you'd insult her by not going to hers.Īnd I hope it's not a gift from the gods. You could have gone to the wedding, you know. How is it that 200 years from now, we have a man on the moon but still no cure for the bloody common cold? Though I s'pose it wouldn't make much difference. What I wouldn't give for a box of tissues. Innes has graciously agreed to allow me to serve as guardian of River Run until Jeremiah comes of age.Īnd in his absence, I should attend to my guests. I'm sure Brianna must be sensible of the kind attention you've bestowed upon her son.īut, uh, you're sure Mr. We've come to River Run for celebrations in yer honor. Forbes are waiting for you downstairs.ĭo ye really think I canna feel the look ye were giving that poor man? The name Innes comes from the Gaelic: an island formed by two branches of a stream, and in time. flowers and frocks and ribbons to choose. We've found ourselves some Jacobite traitors. We are making our way as far as possible from Culloden.īy order of the duke of Cumberland, we are to search every conveyance on these roads. I know you stay because of the vow you made to my mother and to me. It's no longer safe for you to remain here. Mistress Fraser, I'd like to introduce you to Mr. I've told Gerald Forbes to draw up a will, leaving River Run and all its contents to Jeremiah. I made ye a captain without time to teach ye what the word meant.ĭa left you here to protect the Ridge while he's gone. I'll no' stand in the way of yer happiness.
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