Chapter SixThey walked the short distance to the stable yard and the Earl deliberately went slowly so that it would not be too much for Cledra.
When they passed under the arch, surmounted by the Poynton Coat of Arms in stone, that led into the stables, Cledra saw that the buildings were architecturally unusually fine.
As she had expected, everything was meticulously clean and the cobbled yard seemed to glitter in the sunshine.
The Earl would have led the way to the first stable on the right, but Cledra paused, held up her hand and asked,
“May I show you how I can call – Winged Victory without using my – voice?”
The Earl replied,
“Of course. I am prepared for surprises from your horse!”
She gave him a little smile before she said,
“Then please would you ask one of the grooms just to
