Chapter 3
Edward waited for the next two knights to appear for their jousting match. Next to him, Katherine gossiped with several ladies to her left. He smiled a little at their conversation. Talk of colorful dresses and materials and the new flavors and scents of exotic spices.
So far there had already been four matches. Gregory had appeared only once in a joust and had beaten his opponent. He was due to participate in the match coming up.
Anticipation flowed through him. He leaned forward on the bench. He never tired of watching the warrior in Gregory.
Edward was also a touch wistful. It had been a while since he had fought in a tournament himself. For the most part such competition belonged to the young and those knights wishing to make their fortune or a name for themselves. None o
