Few knew about the castle hidden inside the island.
He thought too many knew, but what was an underground king to do? He needed supplies. His army, if not out raiding, would eat round the clock; if they went on too many raids, their enemies might track them here.
His queen, despite the lack of occasion to show off her tailor’s skills, demanded more silk and velvet; she had to keep up with the fashion, should he ever changed his mind and allowed her to host a ball.
Each supply run cost extra to buy the ferrymen’s silence. Bribes meant more raids, raids meant more worry. It never stopped.
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A rather week story for MFtS this week, but it seems this is the best I can do.
If even the merest picture can be painted in the mind, then the story is not weak.
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Thank you, that’s a lovely comment!
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I agree that it doesn’t seem a weak story at all 🙂 it really is amazing how much you capture and suggest with so few words 🙂
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Thank you, Colette 🙂
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And on and on the poor king.
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It’s a tough job but someone has to do it… Thanks for reading, Donna!
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I like the way you address the logistical concerns of a hidden castle. It doesn’t seem like a weak story to me.
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Thank you, it’s good to hear you think so 🙂
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I like this story about the King and his dressmaker Queen. It is hard to stay hidden when you have to keep resupplying the castle. Perfectly understandable. 🙂
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Thank you, Deborah!
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Poor King…
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Yeah, I know 😀
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The story of everyday 🙂
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Indeed – thanks for reading 🙂
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I love the idea of an underground king – it has hints of Avalon about it. And the queen with her velvets and no one to show them off to. Not a weak story – a vivid window into the king’s mind.
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Thank you 🙂
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I really feel for this poor beleaguered monarch! It seems everything is conspiring against him. Maybe it’s time to run away and live a simple peasant’s life 🙂
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I think that thought has occurred to him ;). Thank you!
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It cost to remain hidden…. in more than money…. good story!
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Thank you!
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Not a weak story at all, Sonya. A great glimpse into the mind of a king struggling with the difficulties of maintaining a secret castle! Nicely done. 🙂
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Thank you, Louise! Glad you liked it 🙂
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That never ending cycle of bribery! Once you are on it you cannot get off! I thought it to be a very good story Sonya!
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Thanks, PJ!
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Great story…too bad he was living in such a secret life and had to pay for the ferrymen’s silence.
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Thank you, Jessie!
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haha…..maybe he needs a tailor from the ‘The emperor’s clothes” for his queen and he can rest peacefully.
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