Princess Chronicle's Part One
2/6/00
Ok here it is the ending to another perfectly wet rainy day. I just couldn't stand being stuck inside this keep with just the lady like things to do...Geez...JUST how much embroidery do you think a girl can do huh...Or try working on the loom...OK..so it could be worse...So I am an adult living at home at the CASTLE .....I promise I am not picky, honestly but that last suitor that his majesty, my Father, brought home was just NOT my cup of tea...PLEASE....WHERE IS THAT PRINCE CHARMING I HEAR so much about ..hmmmmmm...ok I will close for now, here comes the maid to turn down the bed.. good night... ps... Kissing frogs is not going to work....Ok yes I tried it a few times..Hey you have to give everything a try..What did I have to lose..hmmm...NO Prince...and frogs do not appreciate the attention..
2/12/00 Dear Diary,
Well, it has been a very busy week..Monday, I went on a hunt with the Earl and his son..It was an enjoyable time that day. The weather was good, the Earl's son very handsome and attentive..Though I must confess I do not enjoy hunting down the foxes. At every opportunity I tried to foil the hunt and all went well until it was discovered what I was about..I am sure that I haven't heard the last from that matter yet..
Michael (the Earl's son) was telling me about a trip he had taken to the far reaches on the land of Kildare..It sounded lovely and he relayed several of his adventures to me as we some how had gotten separated from the rest of the hunting party..My ladies that were attending me that day, were very upset with me..Ah, but the gentleman is so enchanting..
The rest of the week flew by. The days blending together..I had to oversee the cooks for alot of the week due to mother being under the weather..There was a thought that she might be with child again but blessed be that was not the case..Since it is you, dear diary, I can speak very forward and straight..I tire so of not being able to be so truthful in my world..Today has been a day of fun, whereby I was left to my own devices..Unfortunately, I have received word that I shall be called upon the carpet for some misbehavior unfitting of my rank..I haven't the faintest idea what it would be..
Well, It is a good night to you then my friend..I will try not to delay so long in visiting with you in the future..Odd though as I awakened this morning I could have sworn I heard the sound of a frog near my head and a glimpse of GREEN..Very strange indeed..I bid thee a goodnite... Yours , Mira
215/00 Dear Diary,
Well, it has rained so much and there are such flooding that there are such sad of reports coming from the ou lying areas..The King has been very busy hearing , the people's pleas of desperation. It has been a very difficult time..There is news of an uprising in the north, that father will have to take care of . I have been very sad of lates..OOps the candle just dropped on the floor , as I picked it up I must have singed my hair..Oh My another thing to try and hide...
I have decided that it is unfair to be a woman in these times..Yes , it has taken me to long to come to this conclusion..I am a slow turtle on some things but I must say I tire of being told that I am not to do such things , "It is not in keeping with what is expected of a Lady"..Let alone a Princess... Pffhhhhhhht!.....I am so weary of being told NO....Ok so I am NOT the most athletic person but that is beside the point..
{ I would like to take a moment to tell those who are reading that our Mira, is a cross between Gabrielle and Xena, with a large dose of Dharma..That should explain A LOT}
Ok so I am wanting to learn sword fighting and perhaps I would like to learn more on the running of the kingdom...Well, we shall see...things might change..I will just have to figure out how to do it..There is a way I do know that..Hmmmm...Besides with the uprising, Father will be sidetracked and I can perhaps attain more of what I am after..Actually, I have watched My Mother handle the King for years...Her gentle ways are very MISLEADING..I have also discovered that you DO not cross the Queen she has a very long memory..I should know as her only daughter.. Off to bed with me now..Until next time my friend~ yours, Mira~
2/16/00
Dear Diary,
Well it is another wet, rainy morning. So I thought I would check in for a quick hello. Father has his hands full with all the flooding and people out of their homes..I understand from father's right hand man that we have had to dip into the royal coffers to help the worst cases and for future repairs. Rolf ( that is what i have called him since I was a teenager) is quite beside himself and concerned about the way things are going. Mother is to go on a visit to her mother's but the weather has not been cooperating. Hold on , a knock at the door, OH I AM so excited. A page (sweet boy, believe it is the housekeeper's son) had a letter for me from Michael..I have been invited to dine with him and his family this coming weekend..Now that will be very interesting..Well, I will close for now and check in later.. ~ Your friend, Mira~
2/20/00
Dear Diary,
Ok so it has been a bit since you have heard from me. Let's see..Mother did make it to my grandmother's finally though to be honest she didn't look to happy about it when she left..Father scowled at her, not at all approving of her going with things so risky and dangerous but as usual SHE GOT HER WAY...See what I mean..I could learn alot from the Queen...She has a way about herself..I am the only one that can stay angry with her for very long...Even I canna last too long either..My mother is one of those woman that just oozes with charm and sweetness but beware, she has a bite that stings worse than a poisonous snake..She is dark haired with blue eyes that only turn grey for my father which has always amazed me..
OH MY..Dinner at the Earl's was so exciting although I do believe I put my foot in my mouth more often than not...Michael's mother, her Grace, turned red several times and once seemed to choke once though I can't imagine why...Michael, oddly also turned abit of the pink and his father just smiled..OH Well..It was so wonderful, and the food..delicious..Afterward we went to the music room where they insisted I sing..OH DIARY, I must confess, I do not have a songbird voice. I could pass in a group of singing Bards but alone...Well, they tried to be polite..Michael was very sweet though he switched to something else quickly...SO we played a game of sorts instead..All in all a good evening was had by all..
Odd though , again I woke up this morning and I saw GREEN by my pillow then I blinked and it was gone once again..I am truly puzzled.. Perhaps I can find a way to get to the bottom of the mystery..It is early yet so I will get busy with my day and check in with you later..I bid thee well..yours...~Mira~
2/28/00
Dear Diary,
It has been far too long since I checked in. My Mother, is still with Grandmother who was ill when she arrived.. My mother had no idea and immediately began making sure that everything is being taken care of...She sent a messenger to His Majesty about the unexpected delay and that her visit will last longer than he expected..I also received a personal note from mother to please refrain from any trouble until she is safely back..I am not to take advantage of my father's being unattentive due to her absence and his sadness that she will be gone longer than planned..
Needless to say my father has been very peevish and ill tempered for him..He is a fair man and very kind but he misses her so much..OOPS....the door, I believe I am late for dinner and I am to take my mother's place at the table due to company, some visiting lower Royalty from the kingdom that the King is seeking a peace decree with...SO I must go do my duty.I just looked in the mirror and I have to say that I have looked better...I had best touch up my hair and change my gown.. As it is I shall be late....GRRR..Father will have that look on his face, AGAIN...Later, then Diary... Yours, ~Mira~
3/2/00
Dear Diary, WELL the dinner went fairly smoothly...If you don't count that I innocently started a fight between 2 of the Lords that we were entertaining....You see there were perhaps, oh nigh unto 20 visitors from the neighboring kingdom across the waters from us on the pennisula...It is very important to get a peace treatie....His Majesty wishes to have an alliance with King Mead...(so named I personally believe do to his love of the potion mead, the alixir of the GODS , so say some, MOSTLY males) I am meandering, so I said something that seemed fine but the next thing I knew there was a shouting match going on...HOW was I to know that these 2 Lords did not get along?....I simply compared them in a very nice and polite way....MEN, I don't care HOW OLD OR WHAT RANK they hold they are IMPOSSIBLE....DON"T you agree my friend...
Pray tell, they began hurling words at each other and the NEXT thing I knew SWORDS were drawn..FATHER was RED THEN WHITE...HE looked straight at me as Rolf signaled for the Men at Arms....
THE NEXT THING I knew the room was divided down the middle, our guests had separated themselves to support one Lord or the other...OK I admit, I was BEGINNING to panic myself...I HAD to think of something SO........I threw a bowl filled with gravy from the table....OK SO A PRINCESS shouldn't do such a thing...I KNOW Diary, you are going to tell me what a fool thing to do...BUT My aim was NOT TRUE, and it HIT FATHER right on the face....WELL you can imagine the ROOM then: MEN TO THE LEFT, MEN TO THE RIGHT, you could hear a pin drop as the gravy slid down father's brow...NOW he looked so Regal standing there, I was so proud....He picked up a handful of something squishy and brained POOR ROLF...
Pandimonium broke out....It was what the Jesters would call "ENTERTAINMENT at it's best....OH MY GOODNESS, food went everywhere...I went under the table....I had one of my favorite gowns on so!! ......YOU SHOULD HAVE been there......
Well, I am tired...Today was so busy and Father isn't pleased at all with me as it is rumored that I am the one who started it all.......Where did that idea come into being is a surprise to me...Needless to say, I am staying out of the KING's sight the best I can ....Our guests will be leaving tomorrow....DID I mention that a few of the LORDS were very handsome and moved quite well under a barrage of mashed tubers.....Ahhhhhh....welll......Good nite, my friend, I bid thee GOD speed back into the chest to be hidden for another day... ps...a flash of green this morning that made sounds as I reached out and felt something slimy and cold , then gone....hmmmmm..... Yours, her Royal Highness ~ Mira~
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THOUGHTS OF THE PRINCESS AND LIFE AT THE CASTLE
SO far this gentleman is attempting to capture Princess Mira's heart....WILL he succeed?....