Castle News

22-10-2009

There had been cause for double celebration the day previous. It was the birth date of Lord Gilbert, Sir Trevor's father and also of Lady Chery's grandchild, the page Christiano Fernando, who turned one. You could tell by his names that he father was descended from the nation of seagoing explorers, the Portuguese.

Sir Trevor received a message via the tiny box that rang to alert him. It was from his shoemaker. Our Knight was most particular of his attire and insisted on only the best footwear available. Hence, he had called on a shoemaker famous throughout the Kingdom. His name was Aldo, this man prided himself on the workmanship of his shoes, which were always at the height of fashion.

Sir Trevor had need to return his last pair purchased which had cost a pretty penny. The stitching had come apart at the toes. Finding that Aldo was not there, he spoke to the apprentice. Lacking the finesse of his mentor, he dared to suggest that may hap Sir Trevor knew not how to walk in them. Sir Trevor took the hapless lad to task for his impertinence, and, was quick to inform him that he was not known as dashing for nought. He demanded that this impertinent lad report to Aldo as soon as he returned.

It would appear that on his return Aldo was aghast at the inference dealt out to Sir Trevor, being a valued customer he hastened to put matters right. He told Sir Trevor he would be only too pleased if he would allow him the opportunity to make him a new pair.

Mollified, the gentle side of our Knight returned, it was rare indeed to see him so out of sorts as he had been. What was amazing was that Beamer, his silver steed, also had problems with his shoes which needed to be replaced.