Sword Farewell, Till We Meet Scarred

Synopsis

Lady Charlotte shamed me, Evelyn, before the King. You, Richard, just watched silently and said nothing. She thought I tried to please you in a clumsy way. But I alone knew all the love I put in every sword. I gave you one each year, seven in all. Suddenly, it hit me that if I no longer wanted you, I'd stop giving swords. Then, I set down my knife, turned to leave, yet knew we'd meet again.