The rest of the Queen's court laughed and they relaxed as pages brought wine and food; soon they were joined by Calis and the woman from across the sea and her sons. And at least for this one night they put thoughts of war and the threat of war away and enjoyed the company of good friends. -a I i i I ~ SHARDS OF A BROKEN CROWN Ten JIMMY FROWNED. Prince Patrick had just leaned over to whisper something in Francie's ear and she blushed as she laughed. The Duke of Silden pointedly chose to ignore this... read more