I daresay my mount could handle the extra weight should you wish escort to Padstow.” “Then it’s a good thing I wandered upon you when I did. His wicked grin returned and he waggled raven eyebrows at her in a suggestive manner. “I fear Padstow is too far to travel by foot.” Aside from the regular May Day revelry, the folks of Padstow engaged in the ‘Obby ‘Oss festival, a sight she’d never been privy too, but one she’d always had a keen interest in. She’d heard about the famous celebrations that took place each year in the small harbor town. “You don’t wish to go a bit further to Padstow, instead? ’Tis a much more exuberant affair.” “As a matter of fact, I’m on my way to Wadebridge for that very purpose, but my cap decided it ought to go for a swim.” “If you were going to the May Day celebrations I would now be honor bound to give you escort.” When he spoke again his voice was much subdued. He leaned against his horse and contemplated her for a long moment. She started, the banter forgotten, and he sobered, taking a step back. A frisson of heat passed from his body into hers at his touch. He tucked an errant strand of her hair back under the cap and she went still at such a familiar gesture. I am responsible for your well-being for the rest of this day at least, madam.” “How could I know whether or not you swim? Nay, there’s no help for it, I’m afraid. “Well yes, but had I not wandered along, you might have gone after it yourself and become swept up in the current and drowned.”Ĭasting a wry grin at the shallow, slow moving water, she raised an eyebrow to make her point, then glanced back at him. And since I so bravely saved your life, I now have the responsibility of you. “Alas, today I am but a simple man, on a mission to save unsuspecting maids from all manner of trouble.
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