Re: Gentlemen of Gloucestershire: Chapter 31

"Even were the armies of France to cross the channel and forbid our obeying any rites of the church forever after, I would make every effort for us to attend. To be denied a christening after the loss of their wedding would be the greatest deprivation imaginable. Though Lent shall be very difficult to observe with any solemnity considering the festive event we anticipate.". This had me smiling so wide!

"Yes, certainly; for if Eleanor has counted out right, it will be as if Easter arrives twice next year.". This too.

It therefore remains to ask whether it might not be best for all those joined in holy matrimony to brave an adventure or two, when character and charity unite to redeem the past's hardships into the present's prosperity.

Stated beautifully!

I enjoyed the epilogue very much but found the ending bittersweet since I've come to relish my time spent sharing in on Henry's and Catherine's conversations and sharing their many emotions. It's been wonderful. Thank you so much!

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