The Land of Grimney - The Illustrated Adventures of Cora Pearl, aged 12

No idea where she's gone, wasn't going to hang around those knights for long. Hope she's not in trouble, seems a nice girl although she's been mixed up with Vortigern Jett so can't say much for her judgement. Maybe she's run off with him? I mean he does always say that child she's carrying is his. She's under that man's skin and no mistake, you ever seen the way his face goes when her name is mentioned? It's the same as his tell when he's got a good hand.

*She chucks the drink back.*

Meadow likes Nace? Monica Drew's fella? Didn't know she knew him. Wouldn't cross that witch in a hurry.

Same again please Bracewind. I would swear this is watered down if I didn't know you were so honest.

Oh I left my key on the bar!

Hello Alfreda. I have heard that Philomena and Gwenillian are staying with Robert Pearl. I am going to the tavern now to get some things to take to Word Wizard's house. I'll be ok, I have my invisibility cloak. Oh I do hope Thadeus gets my message, I am SO looking forward to seeing him!

Got to go, I want to get to the house before it gets dark.

Yes Word Wizard is back, he said he will be back later, I hope he doesn't come too early in case Thadeus comes to see me. Want a bit of time to get to know him.

See you later..........

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Whatcha make of that Bracewind? Mermaid is shacked up with Sir Robert Pearl now! She certainly likes variety...

*She laughs then looks serious.*

I wonder what is going on.

Looks like it is Drax Meadow is trying to get her hooks into, good luck to her, he's a lone wolf that one. Hope she won't get hurt.

*She taps her finger on the empty glass.*

Single, it's the best way to be.... unless you're a firewater then a triple is the best!

I makes nothing of that. Another one love? I mind my own here. Try not to have opinions on the patrons, bad for business. More you stick in your nose, the more likely it gets clipped. Mermaids shacked up with Pearl? Thought he had a wife. Pregnant one no use to him mind. My wife were useless when she were pregnant, couldn't do a thing with her.

*Pours another firewater and hands it to Alfreda*.

Did I say Nace? I don't listen much. Meant Drax, a bad blood, ex militia. I think that's who she likes. I don't follow nothing. I pours the drinks, feeds the pigs, pay the bills. That's me. Nowt else. That's the way I like to be. Just me and the wife, and me daughter if that scum hadn't robbed her away from me.

*Spits tobacco again*.

The barmaids at Holme's Tavern were always gossiping. Maybe the child is Robert Pearl's or maybe it is not how it seems. Come to think of it I think the mermaid was involved with a knight called Kalvos. Yes, that's it, he was sent to Macewind because of it.

Freddie ya gorgeous thing... why don't you and me make a bit of gossip between us. I'll give ya a swollen belly like the mermaid if you want.

Only think I'd want from you Gring, is another drink and a game of cards.

I'm going to take my drink into the corner if you fancy a hand or two.