Epilogue

My Dearest Queen Eleanor,

The ambassador to the crown, Baron of Bidleiex, and I were warmly welcomed in Rome by the illustrious Pope Eugene III. The Holy Father was surprised by your unexpected yet thoughtful gift. He prays for France and agreed to do what he can to ease your plight for the glory of the crusade. In return for this divine intervention, the baron and I have agreed to keep the aforementioned gift in our tender care.

There is much to see and much to learn here. We look forward to your victorious return to France when we can be together again.

With love,

Catherine

Baroness of Bidleiex