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

Meadow pats Philomena on the back

That's right cough it up dear then.....get some work done! Nothing like a bit of hard work to stop you feeling sorry for yourself!

Fine mess you'd be in if you'd sacked me. There would have been nobody here to get the monk his beans on toast!

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As I say, I will have to think about it. You upset other members of staff and customers alike... Perhaps if Arabella supervises you and you get good reports from her... Or maybe if we keep you as a pot scrubber with no contact with customers.

*Philomena trembles with fever.*

Anyway, I had better tidy the bar. It is in a shocking state from last night. Empty bottles and dirty plates everywhere, sticky patchs of spilled mead... Oh dear, I am going to have to scrub and polish this bar before Karina wakes from her nap!

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I notice you haven't had anything to say about SMacca! She hasn't lifted a finger since we got here! All I ever hear her say is she needs a night off!

Points to the bar

You've missed a bit!

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A lazy barmaid is better than a rude and lazy barmaid...

*Philomena shakes her head.*

Oh yes, I haven't finished yet.

*She coughs violently.*

Ouch my head hurts so badly... I had better take a bit more medicine.

*The mermaid takes a silver bottle out of her pocket and drinks a sip.*

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Looks at Philomena and shakes her head

Going out into the mire and staying out all night when you have a baby here who relies on you. Tut, you'll never alter will you? No wonder you're coughing and spluttering!

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What I do, I do for her... I need to make this land a better place for her to grow up in, otherwise I shall have to return to the Dudrassa and every little girl needs her father growing up.

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And did you get to see Vortigern?

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No... I saw Kal Sevrin. Vortigern is in trouble. They think he murdered those knights that were supposed to arrest your boss.

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Good evening charming ladies, such jewels of delight.

*He bows low to Philomena and Meadow in turn.*

I, Grudle Figglebert Esquire, have come to converse with the delightful Philomena Aquitaine, Princess of Dudrassa and Duchess of the Garland of Lakes on a matter of busines. A sensitive and delicate matter, that has been wisely entrusted to me, as always... for you know my disposition and quiet tongue my good lady.

*Bows to Philomena again.*

Is this perhaps not a good time?

Master Figglebert.

*Philomena manages a radiant smile but still looks pale.*

Yes, yes... my emeralds... Do sit down and I shall fetch us a bottle of wine to discuss this transaction over.

*She smiles again.*

It does not require the usual discretion, the money is going to someone in the law not out of it.

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