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Charlotte M. Yonge. Two Penniless Princesses
Two Penniless Princesses
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. DUNBAR
CHAPTER 2. DEPARTURE
CHAPTER 3. FALCON AND FETTERLOCK
CHAPTER 4. ST. HELEN S
CHAPTER 5. THE MEEK USURPER
CHAPTER 6. THE PRICE OF A GOOSE
CHAPTER 7. THE MINSTREL KING’S COURT
CHAPTER 8. STINGS
CHAPTER 9. BALCHENBURG
CHAPTER 10. TENDER AND TRUE
CHAPTER 11. FETTERS BROKEN
CHAPTER 12. SORROW ENDED
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Charlotte M. Yonge
Published by Good Press, 2019
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They reached the chamber in time. Though the Bishop slept there it also served for a council chamber; and as he carried his chapel and household furniture about with him, it was a good deal more civilised-looking than even the princesses’ room. Large folding screens, worked with tapestry, representing the lives of the saints, shut off the part used as an oratory and that which served as a bedchamber, where indeed the good man slept on a rush mat on the floor. There were a table and several chairs and stools, all capable of being folded up for transport. The young King occupied a large chair of state, in which he twisted himself in a very undignified manner; the Bishop-Chancellor sat beside him, with the Great Seal of Scotland and some writing materials, parchments, and letters before him, and Sir Patrick came forward to receive and seat the young ladies, and then remained standing—as few of his rank in Scotland would have done on their account.
‘Well, lassies,’ began the King, ‘here’s lads enow for you. There’s the Master of Angus, as ye ken—‘(Jean tossed her head)—‘moreover, auld Crawford wants one of you for his son.’
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