Bench next to stream

Edward smiled pleased that The King was obviously impressed. He replied effortlessly,"Ah Grazie . Mio padre era molta intelligente e mi ha insegnato tutto quello che sapeva ... anche Italiano."

I smile back at Edward as he speaks of his father. Beh tuo padre ti ha insegnato bene come si parla bene la lingua italiana.

That is wonderful, me either. In fact, I was growing up with all the plants around me as in Birmingham on my property there are wonderful, colorful meads and valleys. I will bring you there someday if you wish.
Smiled widely, then followed her gaze and tried to find the place she has chosen.
So take me there quickly!

Edward smiled warmly and replied graciously,"Grazie..."

He then continued, now in his native tongue,"So tell me Your Majesty-how have you found England so far?"

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That is wonderful, me either. In fact, I was growing up with all the plants around me as in Birmingham on my property there are wonderful, colorful meads and valleys. I will bring you there someday if you wish.
Smiled widely, then followed her gaze and tried to find the place she has chosen.
So take me there quickly!

''It sounds beautiful I would be happy to visit that place someday''

I smiled happily as I lead him to the big willow tree surrounded with beautiful blue flowers.Then I looked up at him and asked.

''Do you like it?''

[quote="Edward Craven"]Edward smiled warmly and replied graciously,"Grazie..."

He then continued, now in his native tongue,"So tell me Your Majesty-how have you found England so far?"I smile widely as he mentions my liking of England. Well i must say I have enjoyed it very well in fact. I smile as thoughts of Emiie race through my head. I have met someone here who I think may be THE ONE.

Of course I do, the view from here is just stunning.
He kept smiling and scouted around. Then he picked up some of the flowers and smelled it.
Mmm...
Closed his eyes for that moment and gave her all of them smiling.
Check the smell. Isn't it nice?

I took the offering, and smelt the violets.I closed my eyes and take a deep breath,inhaling the sweet scent of the violets.

''They smell wonderful like spring!''

I said happily.

They almost match your beautiful bluish eyes.
Said looking into one to another eye of hers.
If only I knew how to make a wreath!
Rolled his eyes and giggled.
Unfortunately it is a typical pursuit for women. And if only I found my sister, I would bring her here and force her to make one for you as one of her punishments because of her 'escape'.
Sighed and shrugged.

I giggled,blushing slightly.

''This will be a fun punishment for her...I would really like to meet her someday''

I took gently his hand,looking at him.

''Don't worry you will find her soon and I am sure that she miss you very much''

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I smile widely as he mentions my liking of England. Well i must say I have enjoyed it very well in fact. I smile as thoughts of Emiie race through my head. I have met someone here who I think may be THE ONE.

Edward raised an eyebrow and squeezed his wife's hand gently,"Might I ask whom this woman is, Your Majesty?"

I guess you won't meet her at all as I am going to kill her as soon as I find her, no matter if she misses me or not.
Joked and smiled.
Especially that her absence worries my father and sadly, his health might get worse at any time. And of course I hope it will not, not because of her. I hope she will be found soon, because I have no idea where to look for her anymore.
Glanced at the sky and then at Elizabeth again.
All in all I think it would be a better idea if we changed the subject...
Sighed deeply and rubbed her chin.

''I will help you to find her...I will ask around the court,If she is here than somebody must know her.I hope your father feel better soon with all my heart''

I nodded little sadly.

''Oh I am sorry...I didn't mean to upset you...We will not talk about it anymore''

I looked around the garden and sighed deeply

Edward smiled and patted him on the arm as a sort of show of friendship,"I am glad Your Majesty has found such happiness. No I don't believe I have met her before,"Edward turned to Alfonsina,"Have you met her before?"

Why thank you Edward as I am quite in love as I had not been before. I do hope you two may meet her. She has told me she has been a regular at the courts her for some time. I smile thinking of her and wondering when I shall see her again and kiss her sweet lips.

Edward nodded and listened carefully,"It would be nice to meet her but there are many people in court and it is difficult to remember every face."

\Sweetheart... You did not upset me. Besides, I was the one who started this subject.
Smiled and took her hand. Then he also scouted around and looked at some people standing far away from them. Then got back to Elizabeth.
I would love to paint your portrait one day.

I looked at him in suprise.

''Relly?The is the first time that somebody wants to paint my portrait and I am very suprised''

I blushed slightly,smiling sweetly.

He noticed how her face changed.
I hope I surprised you in a positive way, did I not?
Also smiled.

I looked at him,smiling happily.

''Of course you did,I am delighted and very happy.''

I said softly and kissed his cheek gently.

I look to Edward as well as to Alfonsina. Well it was quite a pleasure to meet you Edward as Alfonsina is quite a lucky woman to have your affection and love. I do hope you shall come and visit my palace in Milan should you ever have the time. Unfortunately I do have some things to take care of at the moment so I msut end our conversation. I hope to speak to you two soon. I smile at the two of them and nod as I exit the fountain court.

Catherine moved off the path as she came to the stream. She stood there a moment realizing the stream had slowed since her last visit and thin clear ice was forming here and there over the bed-rock. She sat down on a large bench near the faintly trickling water, knees drawn up to her chin, peacefully relishing the beauty around her. Wrapping her cloak around herself, she closed her eyes.

Thomas' face popped into her mind's eye. Catherine hadn't seen him or heard from him in months. His absence had created a hollow place in her heart. Her longing for him had become acute before it mellowed into a slow ache, always present yet tucked away most of the time. She was used to seclusion, silence. It was only Thomas' she missed desperately.

%he rolling hills to the woods were always peaceful and thomas knew his way around well, always riding his horse here simply letting go of his stresses. His sword swung back and forth on his hip as his boots crunched on the icy leafs. The sky stretched on endlessly and he had been walking for hours before his legs started to ache. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. surely his eyes were playing tricks on him. He could see her thick wild brunette curls blowing freely without the restraint of a hood.  He'd recognize that hair anywhere! Thomas drank in the sight of his beloved Catherine. "Catherine,"  His voice was warm and husky like strong whisky.