Welcome to Fate
I boarded the ferry leaving the mainland behind, my steed took the opportunity to cool down. I inspected my fellow travellers. They ignored me for my travel worn appearance belied my station. At the Castle they would have a shock when their laird turned up.
Last year my first officer thought to consign me to the bottom of the ocean as my ship sank.
Perhaps my trusted lady would have the biggest shock, as my claymore sliced her and him: her lover in half.
Later I would introduce the poor child who had saved me, her child would ensure me of a strong heir.
Footnote: When I first saw this prompt my muse failed to respond, so instead I started to write a record of a holiday trip to the Island of Arran in 1975. I needn’t have worried my holiday record transformed itself into this story!!!
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This was a rather grim tale, but it seems that laird had some cause to be a tad upset.
He certainly has, for his wife’s lover had locked the laird in the ships hold as it sank. Then rowed away. The laird was found two days later by a girl out fishing. The hold cover had broken apart as the ship foundered.
Dear Michael,
I’d say there are a few in for a rude awakening. 😉 Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
That is true, Thank you Rochelle
A Claymore. Pretty nice sword, although, I’m used to the American Claymore mine variety. It might have solved the problem quicker.
Fun go of it, Mike!
True but a bit more messily,and it might have shaken the old castle.
Those lairds can be tough
True and perhaps in there day a law unto themself
I hope your holiday trip didn’t end with cleaving anyone in half! Nice one.
Surely not,
Oh, good one! Those who are about to be cleaved should leave!
Yes they really should run, thank you.
vengeance is mine… well done.
Thank you Plaridel.
Very creative.
But grim, thank you.
What a twist in the tale! Gripping!
This is a kind comment, thank you.
Clearly he hadn’t heard of chastity belts.
Ha, perhaps not, he loved and trusted her,
Goodness me, this is a bit dark! Good though.
My story – ‘An empty bottle’
Thank you Keith, your feedback is appreciated
Never underestimate a Clansmen… but even more so, the Laird himself!
Loved this, Michael
I loved your comment Dale, Thank you.
A fully satisfying revenge, he’s ended up with the lot. Well written Michael
I appreciate your feedback Micheal, Thank you.
I love how you wrote “outside of the box” with this one.
Thank you, Dawn. I am not sure where this story came from, but I am so pleased with your comment.
This is a fantastic take.
I am unsure where ‘Welcome to Fate’ came from. Maybe years of reading historical fiction, but I am so pleased with your comment. Thank you Yarnspinnerr.
A bit of a twist at the end, Michael. YIKES … !!!
Isadora
Yikes indeed; Thank you Isadora
Revenge is best served cold. I can just imagine the laird’s wife’s trying to bluff it out and her lover’s face and heart sinking. Let’s hope his aim is swift and true.
I was pleased to read your feedback, thank you. Sarah
Those dirty, rotten cheaters! They should never underestimate a pissed-off Laird! Great story, Michael! :o)
Never indeed, I was pleased to see your feed back, thank you so much.
I love the time and place of your story. And, oh, does the little woman have a bit of a shock coming.
I am pleased that you enjoyed the period in which I set this story. Thank you Alicia
This scene of a betrayed laird would make a great opening chapter. It hooks the reader into the story.
Thank you Fatima, I do see quite an involved story line, with court cases and family intrigues.
It seems at least two people are in for a shock and that isn’t all. If he’s a lord the court may rule in his favor. Influence–and money– counted in the past. Good writing, Mike. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thank you Suzanne, I agree, I do see a longer story involving court cases and intrigue.