Great as usual! You make it quite real to us.
Looking forward to more ASAP!
Who is the Amber for? I know that sometimes lapiz and amber were worn as beads...Amber is considered a "fiery" stone, and therefore masculine in trait...Also sometimes considered magickal. Is it for a talisman or maybe even a keepsake to Wm? I also wondered if it were for Faith or Willow.
I will have to ask Mr. F. about that fancy steel---it's something I haven't heard of...he is a smith, but not THAT fancy.
Here I raised sheep and it took me a few to realize what woven in the grease was---the term had totally slipped my mind! Duh! I've laughed many a day at folks who wore modern fabric blends to historical events/reenactments; and been thankful (especially in our hot humid climate in FL) for my linen shirt, which wicked moisture away rather than being sodden and soggy as cotton (especially more modern, cheaper short staple cotton as opposed to fine long staples, pimas, batistes, etc). and for my woolen cloak or plaid (worn as an airsaidd ( I KNOW that ain't spelled right!), pulled up over my head....while I moved about fairly dry, others would be soaked & soggy...yay, natural fibres... and woven in the grease would repel water all the more, plus insulate to keep warm in, cold out...and I forget how I kept a li'l jar of lanolin for my hands, and to rub on wool I was spinning by wheel or drop spindle, if it was too dry, or would not spin well and "grab" together (lambswool is a bitch, the fibres are so short)...the lanolin (grease) would also stregthen the strands, like running threads for handsewing thru a beeswax cake first...
Look at ya---making me remember things I'd forgotten over the last five yrs or so!
And ladies---lanolin--sheep grease---does wonders for your hands!
I was right there with ya about divin' head first into a cart load of fabric bolts! Been there, literally done that! I firmly believe that she who dies with the most fabric, wins!
Thanks, and more please!
~~K.~~
~~fyreburned~~

Author's Response: amber had very special properties back then and yes its a gift for some one as is some of the silver... I have linen underdress and woollen hangeroc for when I'm going Viking and keep lovely and warm even in Orkney's wind...when the members of public are freezing in their coats and jeans:) add on my double thickness cloack with its greased outer (very swish, split herringbone in brown and cream) and I am toastie:) and dry!! and as for she with the most fabric winning..you should see my stash:) glad you're enjoying it...more soon

Grrr, my original review didn't take.... ugh. I loved the haggling that went on! Can't wait for your (hopefully) luvy duvy chapter with William and Buffy!

Author's Response: there will be some lovey dovey just not yet.. they are all crowded into one tent/ booth:) more when my muse allows

Yay :) At the moment you're posting the updates very quickly *smile*
Couldn't resist but: Men and her toys, huh? Weapons seem to be very attractive. Well if they are so shiny :)
Thanks for the visit of the market because it read as such a one. It was fun :) Especially with Buffy and Spike being there too ;-)
Unbelievable how valuably the spices once were (most of them at last aren't any longer). It's easy to forget./*end ramble*
Looking forward to more :)

Author's Response: pepper was so expensive most people hadn't even heard of it!! a small box would have its own guard.. adn men can't keep away from the shiney toys no matter what century. my husband is drawn like a moth to the flame when the armourer is around... vara

Shopping is definitely a cure-all for women of all times and places it seems. William has made himself a place in Connor's hall, ransom or not. He has come to care for every one of them, but now I feel like the other shoe is about to drop. Excellent update, can't wait for the next one!

Author's Response: yes, you're right there is another shoe...wait and see. glad you enjoyed it

It's true - shopping does heal all!

This is a great story and I look forward to every update. I'm anxious to see how they get to stay together (they do get to stay together right?) Thanks for all of your hard work with all of the detail!

Author's Response: wait and see about the staying together, but I do know this is a spuffy site and I love a happy ending:) lots more to go before the story is finished

Mmm the banner looks good :)
You sure do know that some things are rediscovered like using honey for wounds. Some time ago I saw it in TV, it helped to close wounds that didn't want to close with the modern medicine. Just because the knowledge is old doesn't mean it's bad or worthless. /*end ramble
But the Buffy medicine is priceless (and kept William calm too) :)
Robin will work for Faith, huh? *wonders......* ;-)
~ Enjoyed the update :)

Author's Response: there are a lot of the old medicines that have been found to work well. Silver as an antiseptic mild anti biotic for one. more on its way

I'm glad that even if William was angered by the money thing, he understood at the end, that was just what was supposed to happen, nothing he could have done to prevent it, other than as he said he'd knocked Harmony out so she didn't create more problems. The scene with Aldis was a wonderful addition to the story. I loved her almost as much as I loved the chapter! Looking forward to more!

The banner for the story is gorgeous! *hugs*

Author's Response: more on its way!! glad you enjoyed. Aldis is lovley isn't she. this story has a long way to go

Well done, you still got me in your net :) I just loved this :) Now he'll get his scar and the others know he's the one for her ;) Sweet ending! :) / Ariadne

Author's Response: there's a way to go with the story, glad you are enjoying it.

Ooooooo so Graham and his family had to pay high were-geld. He is definitely lucky he only escaped with that! And...awww, Buffy running to William because he was hurt....gah, it made me feel all warm and fuzzy in side! It will be interesting what kind of debt will be owed to William because of his actions in protecting Conner. Maybe he can stay?

Author's Response: Yes Connor will have a debt of honour, and there will be a way to repay later. glad you enjoyed

Awesome update. I love how you keep things so historically accurate, it makes the story so much more believable and interesting. I had forgotten that the colors were switched for boys and girls, it seems so absurd now. Great chappy, can't wait for the next one!

Author's Response: more soon, glad you like the balance of history and story

Awwwww, that last scene was so beautiful, I love the way she showed her feelings for William, without caring what anyone else might think. *happy sigh* And God, I never imagined things were like that in that time, but I'm loving the history lessons. Fantastic update, can't wait for more!

Author's Response: glad you enjoyed. more soon

Hey lady, just wanted to let you know I finally got a chance to read and adore your story, especially all the neat historical things you've included here. It seems like our couple is in love and I do wonder, how they'll wind up together - all that honor stuff aside. Absolutely brilliant story.

Author's Response: wow, what a review, I love your stuff and enjoyed your chapter of shadow. glad you enjoed this story. I've tried to get the balance of history and story right and its nice to know I have suceeded. more soon. and you'll have to wait and see about the how:)