* * *
She licked her chapped lips and coughed, wondering if she could ever bring balance to her bodily humors after such a day. She had wailed and beat her chest for hours after they laid Álvar Sánchez’s body into the ground wrapped in linen, so close to other knights who had died defending Castile. With Justa’s help, she had collected all of Álvar’s teeth in a leather pouch and drawn the string tightly closed. After the blessings, she had set the pouch on his chest, so that it almost looked like he was holding them in his folded hands through the cloth.
“It isn’t right that someone so handsome should have to meet eternity without his teeth,” Lambra whispered aloud.
“We did our best for him, my lady.” * * *
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Wow, great snippet!
ReplyDeleteVery emotional! :)
ReplyDeletewow! a lot going on in these lines. well done
ReplyDeleteThis is a very complex snippet. Taken by itself, it has a quirky quality. As part of the whole, however, it's quite poignant. Good writing!
ReplyDeleteWithout his teeth????? Poor man.
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrible way to have to begin a marriage! I do hope things improve for Dona Lambra. She seems like such a caring individual. Wonderful six as always!
ReplyDeleteStrong emotion in this six :)
ReplyDeleteLove all the layers in this. Well done!
ReplyDelete'without his teeth'? This is such an interesting story! I never know what to expect next. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time here, and wow, what a great six. I will be back!
ReplyDeleteGreat six!
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