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The count raised his voice in announcement. “Let it be known to all present that I, García Fernández, Count of Castile, hereby pardon Gonzalo González for the unintentional slaughter of Álvar Sánchez.” Doña Lambra let out a strangled cry and, in what looked to Sancha like an exaggerated gesture, toppled into the arms of her poor serving girl. The count ignored her. “I further pardon Ruy Blásquez for his offense against Gonzalo González’s person and consider that any debt incurred for such wounding has been paid with the breaking of Ruy Blásquez’s nose.”
Ruy Blásquez emitted a loud snort and then winced in pain, but don Gonzalo Gustioz nodded enthusiastically in agreement. * * *
Don't forget to look at the family tree if you're wondering who's who. Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate comments ever so much. The other great sixes are here.
Interesting how a broken nose pays a debt. :) Nice six!
ReplyDeleteAh, the wedding has finally come to an end and the debts must now be paid. Nice!
ReplyDeletegreat 6
ReplyDeleteInteresting 6
ReplyDeleteI like the painful snort! ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh - nice! Like your six!
ReplyDeleteOh, the wedding to end all weddings has finally come to and end, and there are still people standing? Miraculous!
ReplyDeleteInteresting way to pay a debt-broken nose
ReplyDeleteThis is fascinating! I want to know more. I'm a sucker for historicals, and this sounds very original. Love the humor, btw.
ReplyDeleteI snorted too! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThe more I read on this, the more I want. Great job!
ReplyDeleteJeez! Harsh! *Holds nose*
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteNice of the count to wrap it all up!
ReplyDeleteAnd just whose side is the count on? If this is the wedding I can't wait to see what the honeymoon is like! Great way to wrap up this whole bloody wedding in just six sentences. :)
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