Castle News

16-10-2009

Lady Cheryl was very perturbed about Sir Trevor. He had used his small box to inform her that there was something amiss with him. Dutifully he first completed his alms giving and assessing, before he returned to the castle.

On entering the parlour, where Lady Cheryl awaited him. Our Lady immediately noticed that his countenance on the left side was quite puffed out. Our Knight had the appearance of a grey squirrel with its cheeks filled with acorns. He even shared the same startled look in his big brown eyes, as that creature when suddenly disturbed.

Lady Cheryl knowing her Knight well, suggested he hasten to the physician to find out what it was that ailed him. Surely he had had the mumps as a child? On being informed by his love that it was not the only thing that ailed him, he also suffered a throbbing in his groin. Our Lady was now also alarmed, and wondered if it was due to an excess of physical activity a day or so before.

After a carefull examination, the physician informed Sir Trevor, that there was no need to leech him, instead a mixture of herbs from the apothecary would suffice for the swelling, which he had decided stemmed from a brewing abcess. He further went on to reassure our Knight that his family jewels werein no danger at all. It was simply a strain, which had caused the pain in his groin. Sir Trevor returned to the castle a greatly relieved man.

It was a remarkable recovery, once he knew all would be well. Our Lady smiled to see her love back to his normal self again. They shared a goblet of mead, whilst enjoying the warmth of the fire in the hearth, as their rack of lamb rib turned over the coals.