THE JOURNAL ENTRIES BEGIN HERE AND ARE READ IN DESCENDING ORDER. Saint Ignatius Day, in the eighth year of King Richard II Greetings. I know not why you have come … Read More »
St. Aldate’s Day, in the eighth year of King Richard II Today I am recovering from another audience with that execrable sheriff, Simon Wynchecombe. If he were a man of … Read More »
St. Trumwin’s Day, in the eighth year of King Richard II I reread yestereve’s entry and was mortified. I should never take quill to parchment when in my cups. I … Read More »
London. Civitas Londinum. My home. A sprawling city with a bustling population. Shall I describe my immediate environs? We must begin with St. Paul’s. It sits upon a hill, rising … Read More »
St. Fulbert’s Day, in the eighth year of King Richard II John of Gaunt, the duke of Lancaster. My lord and mentor. And for all intents and purposes…a father … Read More »
St. Elgiva’s Day, in the eighth year of King Richard II The woman. Do I trust her? Can I? It is plain she is frightened, but is it of that … Read More »
St. Pantaleon Day, in the eighth year of King Richard II Young Jack often asks me why I have chosen my current profession. Of course, “choice” is a matter of … Read More »
St. Matthew’s Day, in the eighth year of King Richard II I do fear God’s retribution, for I am living my penance each day. And I pay my church tithes…whenever possible. … Read More »
