英语文章背六级词汇 Unit 20(2)

“I see no signs of butchery.
Our men must have made it to safety with the wounded.
I pray the villagers also found safe refuge,”
Robert was thinking aloud.
“Are you all right, dear?”
Robert wheeled at the sound of his love’s voice.
"Janine, how did you get here?
How did you get that contemptible man to release you?
Did he harm you?”
He threw his arms around her, drawing her to him and embracing
her. She melted into the safety of his presence,
rejoicing in the knowledge that she
would never leave his side again.
“I’m fine, Robert.
I am in confusion, though.
Where is that greedy man?
I thought he would be near the village,
but I saw no sign of him as I came here.”
“We have not seen him either,
but you can rest assured he will be punished
when the king learns what he had done. Come!
I’ll take you to your father.
Colonel, see if you can find where the villagers are hiding,
and send them to Lord Stafford.
I am sure he will be more than generous
in rewarding them for their attempted resistance.”
Chapter 9
Lord Stafford was overjoyed to see his daughter
and Robert approaching the mansion.
He greeted them triumphantly. “
I have news for you.
When Morley discovered you were gone,
he feared for his life,
vacated his position and attempted
to cross the border to save himself.
The King was in the radius and had heard of his consp
iracy
and betrayal. He had his men positioned,
rather accidentally, at the exact site Morley
had chosen for his escape, and intercepted him.

You acquitted yourself well, Robert.
The King has heard of your exploits.
He will tell you himself how you are to be rewarded.
It is no secret, though;
you will be granted Morley’s lands and holdings,
as well as his title. Under his sponsorship,
and with my blessings, you two will be free to wed.”
And so it came to be, that Robert and Janine
pa
id respects to the King, had alavish wedding,
and settled into a life of calm wedded happiness,
surrounded by Lord Stafford’s grandchildren.