Page 38 of Chivalry in the Meadow
“I know, right?!” Lilly said.
Mia turned to look at the place she had seen the owl, as she had a sudden feeling of being watched. Now that the herald was done, he’d hurried off the field and was now walking past her.
What a bright and gaudy costume, she thought.Glad we aren’t having to wear something like that.
“A good beginning to a weekend of tournaments,” Lilly said. “Can you believe they do these jousts three times a day, all summer long, except on Sundays?” She turned to look at Mia when she didn’t answer. “Did you hear what I said? You aren’t even watching.”
“They’re done jousting,” Mia said. “I’m looking for that owl.”
“You’re into owls?” Finn asked.
“She’s into bird’s period,” Lilly said with a roll of her eyes. “You’d think she’d be more interested in the handsome knights.”
“I am,” Mia laughed. “I just wanted to see if that owl was sitting where I’d seen him before. Now that the knights are done.”
“Owls,” Finn nodded. “I’ll have to remember that. There is an owl that likes to sit and watch. I’ll let you know if I see him,” he said. “Glad you both enjoyed the show. I’ve got to run now, but I’ll check on you later.”
“Thank you,” Mia said.
“Bye Finn,” Lilly said.
He slipped away through the crowd.
“We need to get to know the knights,” Lilly said. “Let’s go over there now.”
Mia eyed the crowd of women surrounding the knights and said, “I think I’ll wait.”
Sir Cedric’s gaze landed on her then and held.
“Mia, do you see that?” Lilly said. “He’s watching you.” She elbowed Mia.
“But look at all those women falling all over him,” Mia said.
“So?” Lilly shrugged.
“I’d be just another woman in that crowd if we go over there,” Mia said. ‘I won’t do it.”
“You’re right,” Lilly said. “You want to stand out and hold his attention not fight for it.”
“Let’s go back to that tent we passed and look at the candles,” Mia said.
“Sounds good,” Lilly said. “And there’s a crystal shop too.”
“Then we can decide what we want for lunch,” Mia said.
“I’m going to try one of those meat pies I told you about,” Lilly said.
“Oh, yes,” Mia said. “I want to try one too.”
“Perfect. Candles, then lunch.” Lilly nodded.
They turned to walk away from the lists.
The knights remained, now signing autographs,
Lilly said, “There’s a second knight watching you.”
Mia, without turning her head, to let on that she was looking, paused and glanced down.
