#escape plan – Lazarus Ink

#51.4, Tues., Dec. 12, 2023

Historical Setting, 610 C.E. on the road from Besançon to Luxeuil Soldiers stop Gabe and I on the road to Luxeuil searching for the Father. We appear suspicious as monks from Luxeuil and driving a wagon. Gratefully, the Father escaped on horseback with guards, and is on a less traveled road north. But within sightContinue reading “#51.4, Tues., Dec. 12, 2023”

#51.3, Thurs., Dec. 7, 2023

Historical Setting, 610 C.E. a farm house near Besançon Greg and I are the last of our group to arrive back at the safe farm house. There is a sense of victory among us, having freed the prisoners with no bloodshed and also having captured an extra sword, then contaminating a lovely, dark woods byContinue reading “#51.3, Thurs., Dec. 7, 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”