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| The familiar unfamiliar...; Jane Guildford | |
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| William Spencer | Dec 18 2010, 12:16 PM Post #1 |
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William Spencer was having a rather engaging night which was something for him. Between Lady Grey approaching him to talk and their subsequent dance and following around after his brother to make sure he did not offend any ladies of consequence (surreptitiously of course), he had more conversation that night than he had in quite some time. At least more conversation of novel personages whom he had never met before. He was making his way to find some form of exquisite sustenance from the grand banquet when he noticed a lady who looked...familiar to him. Not familiar in that he knew her, or worse knew her, but that he knew that he had seen her face before and met her acquaintance. It bothered him, and he paused to stop at a safe distance, observing her casually and stealthily, trying to ascertain where he knew her from. Not from France...Perhaps his first time at court which had been some three years prior? Or, wait... No. Yes? Good God! His grandfather had been good friends with hers, the Baron de la Warr if he recalled correctly, and he had met her before some time earlier. Some time earlier when he was a youth who had scarce need of shaving, and that seemed so very long ago, even though it had not been that long ago. He was only twenty-three. She must have arrived at court not that long ago, or he likely would have noticed before. It would be rude of him to not remake the acquaintance, even if it was more in honour of past family relations and friendships than a knowledge of anything about her. He knew nothing other than she was pretty and, knowing a bit of her grandfather, well educated. That was knowledge enough for him to put forth the proper greetings and pleasantries. He slowly walked up to her, a bit from behind, running a hand over the front of his lavish green and gold piped doublet. He had always been a bit mischievous, in an endearing way he thought, so coming up from behind was quite like him. How else could he properly surprise her. William had never been ordinary and boring, and while he had grown up a bit and inherited his grandfather's title, underneath the added responsibility, he was still William. "My Lady Guildford?" he asked, although he had a confidence in his tone that showed that while it was a question, he was fairly certain he was correct. He waited for her to turn to him and gave her a small bow with a half-smile. "Do I have a need of introducing myself?" He paused a moment and then in a moment of generosity, decided to give her a hint in case she needed it, "And how is your grandfather, the baron, keeping, my lady?" Asking after her grandfather's state and health was a good enough push in the proper direction. |
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| Jane Guildford | Dec 28 2010, 12:57 AM Post #2 |
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After parting ways with John Dudley, Jane Guildford was feeling rather awkward and uncomfortable about the evening. She hadn't thought he would be so miffed with her about what had transpired between her and his wife. She did understand jealousy, but why in the world would someone fear the other half of a broken betrothal while they were locked in a love match? Jane herself would have the upmost confidence in her husband if she was given such a match. She might even turn the other way when he thought he ought to follow his friends and take a pretty mistress the moment she fell pregnant. Perhaps it was foolish, but Jane saw it as survival. A man would think her a gem for such a thing, wouldn't he? Skirting the dance floor, the redhead was about to take her leave as a familiar voice said her name. She turned and knew the man on sight. William Spencer, it was. Their grandfathers had been friends and because of this, they had once met. They didn't have much in common, then, rather than their respective, influential grandfathers. She didn't think he was the wrong sort for her to speak with. After all, her grandfather had once sung him praises, but that was on the heels of her betrothal's end. She hadn't wanted to hear a word of it. Perhaps he was still available and, as far as she knew, he'd be quite the catch. "No introduction needed, my lord." she assured him, sweeping him a quickly elegant curtsey. "It is wonderful to see you once again. My grandfather is quite well. He says he shall live a longer life than anyone before him. At least, until the matter of his barony has been settled. Have you heard my maternal family has been arguing over it for the past year? My grandfather thinks it the greatest embarrassment and tells me he would rather give it to someone out of the family than someone within it." She paused, smiling a little. "They lack the maturity to be Baron or Baroness De La Warr." |
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| William Spencer | Jan 1 2011, 06:50 PM Post #3 |
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For anyone who was particularly astute or who understood that patience and time changed tides, William was a very good catch. Not that he was particularly concerned over marriage, his own marriage. He was far more concerned over finding his little sister a match and finding his older sister another match since she was widowed and still young enough. William came from old nobility and old money, and he had a plethora of titles and properties. Not only that but for the patient and astute, it was easy to see that he could well end up inheriting from his mother's side. He had only one uncle who was more warlike than Aries or Zeus, without the immortality, and he was the eldest grandson. Already Earl of Wilmington with the possibility of inheriting from the dukedom of Nemours with one timely death of one surviving uncle. It was not guaranteed, but it was a safe bet over time. But, he wasn't concerned with marrying. He had no father or grandfather pressuring him, and he was the head of his family. He could do exactly as he pleased and marry whomever he pleased when it pleased him. He was going to take advantage of that and choose wisely. "The pleasure is mine, My Lady." He chuckled as she spoke of her grandfather. "Let us all hope and pray that is the case. The world would miss such a man." William did not know the man that well, but he knew enough. He had heard his grandfather speak of him often. "I have heard of it, but not the particular debate. I have only been back at court for a few fortnights. I am sure the matter will eventually be settled. Is that why you are at court?" he asked, raising an eyebrow. |
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| Jane Guildford | Jan 11 2011, 01:46 AM Post #4 |
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As Jane prided herself on honesty and saw nothing wrong in coming to court to try to reclaim her broken betrothal, she wouldn't lie and say that was why. She didn't see any reason to tell William a lie, anyway, because what would it give her? A stainless reputation would help her in her search for a husband and who knew, perhaps he might be interested. "I do not know if you are aware," she began, "but I was to marry the Earl of Warwick. When his father was beheaded, despite him receiving the title, my father broke our betrothal and removed me from court." Here she paused, thinking what a sad little story it was. John was not the man she wanted after all and even if he had been, the Countess of Warwick had beaten it out of him. "Hoping I might marry him, I returned here. However, I found him to be already married and I fear I gave his wife quite a scare." She would rather allude to her meeting with Catherine Dudley, but she would tell him if he so desired. Part of her believed that he wouldn't care, that he would let it slide. He didn't seem to be the sort who cared too much about courtly gossip and such, though this wasn't gossip. A man like William could very well be thirsty for truth. |
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| William Spencer | Jan 16 2011, 12:43 PM Post #5 |
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William kept his blue eyes on the lady before him, listening to her speak with due attention. Marriages, other than his sisters, did not entertain that much of his time and thoughts. William did little to keep up with idle gossip, and even if he had there was little chance he would hear it from Althorpe or France. "I do not recall if I was aware, My Lady. I fear my knowledge of such talk is limited as I've spent the last year at Althorpe and have been out of such circles." He really did not care about gossip, but he was not about to say that. Personal business was just that, and William only concerned himself with the affairs he needed to be aware of at court. "Ah, yes, Lady Warwick. We are acquainted," he said with a smile, "I am certain you produced some reaction from her. I am sure you did not mean any slight by it, though." He could not imagine Lady Warwick taking that nicely. She was a rather serious young woman. She had grace and intelligence though, so he could not fault her. "I am sorry that you have been met with such a realization. If I can do anything to make you feel more at ease and welcome, do let me know? I will most gladly honour the friendship between our families." |
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