Serial Fiction – Page 35

#50.2, Thurs., Nov. 2, 2023

Historical Setting, 610 C.E. Fortress Besançon I’m following the first instruction in Gaillard’s intricate escape plan for Father Columbanus. I introduce myself to the guards at the gate as “Brother Ezra, here to pray with Father Columbanus.” They are expecting me because the father called for “Ezra” as they were taking him away. Gaillard’sContinue reading “#50.2, Thurs., Nov. 2, 2023”

#50.1, Weds., Nov. 1, 2023

Historical Setting, 610 C.E. Besançon Fortress We’re starting the plan to go into the dungeon to set free Father Columbanus and other prisoners. We assume the soldiers at the north gate expect a “Brother Ezra” to arrive as the Father called for at his capture. In time, this story of rescue may be attributedContinue reading “#50.1, Weds., Nov. 1, 2023”

#49.13, Tues., Oct. 31, 2023

Historical Setting: 610 C.E., Vosges Mountains Greg tells us what he and Gaillard did late into last night. “First, while it was dusk, after we found this safe farmhouse, we went to circle around the fortress looking for gates and openings and analyzing possible views from walls and watchtowers. The river runs wideContinue reading “#49.13, Tues., Oct. 31, 2023”

#49.12, Thurs., Oct. 26, 2023

Historical Setting: 610 C.E., Vosges Mountains Gaillard continues telling his plan. “The guards will be expecting you Laz, and when they see you are peaceful, you will be escorted in to see the Father.” “And how is that going to bring about his release? Are you assuming magic in our prayers?” Continue reading “#49.12, Thurs., Oct. 26, 2023”

#49.11, Weds., Oct. 25, 2023

Historical Setting: 610 C.E., Vosges Mountains Father Columbanus was taken away by soldiers in the night. He wants no soldiers to follow. He specifically asked for me, probably because he knows I won’t bring on a fight. I hope his ask was not because he knows me by my actual name. That would implyContinue reading “#49.11, Weds., Oct. 25, 2023”

#49.10, Tues., Oct. 24, 2023

Historical Setting: 610 C.E., Vosges Mountains Gabe arrived with the news that Father Columbanus was taken away, arrested by the King’s men. Greg and Gaillard had been on the road to Luxeuil and when they met up with Gabe they turned to come back here. Gaillard is certain he knows where the Father was takenContinue reading “#49.10, Tues., Oct. 24, 2023”

#49.9, Thurs., Oct. 19, 2023

Historical Setting: 610 C.E., Vosges Mountains I don’t have to wonder over this message very long. Here is Gabe sharing Greg’s horse, and following is Galliard. Greg tells me he and Gaillard were on the river path and there was Gabe, running this way in a terrible hurry. “We got your message,”Continue reading “#49.9, Thurs., Oct. 19, 2023”

#49.8, Weds., Oct. 18, 2023

Historical Setting: 610 C.E., Vosges Mountains Histories are told in statues and epitaphs carved in stone to be handed on from generation to generation purposed with tethering the noble-born to their ancestors. The generations are designated heirs to nobility or even royalty according to these markers. And yet, without heirs the eternal line ofContinue reading “#49.8, Weds., Oct. 18, 2023”

#49.7, Tues., Oct. 17, 2023

Historical Setting: 610 C.E., Vosges Mountains Gratitude in this darkness that ends a day of homecoming and feasting should be all we have in our hearts. But Ana and I both want each of our children to be loved as we know love, and now for Greg, this love is tenuous. Ana whispersContinue reading “#49.7, Tues., Oct. 17, 2023”

#49.6, Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023

Historical Setting: 610 C.E., Vosges Mountains I’m trying to make sense of this, and at the same time, be the voice of wisdom for my son. “Greg, I think the trouble the abbot finds with the king taking a concubine is the moral issue of a concubine. This dilemma is rooted in the notionContinue reading “#49.6, Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023”