[Wids]

To the Palace of Duke William Horgath of the Duchy of Arcata
From the Estate of Lady Corella d'Margo of the Lordship of Margo-on-Ravensburg, by Way of the Duchy of Carmathan
15 Eleasis


My Lord Duke,

I confess that I am humbled in addressing one of your lofty station, Your Grace, but of late have I taken into my estate a stablehand, Bereghel Harnloft, who was formerly in your employ. Though but a servant, he is every inch a horseman, a savant of animal husbandry and a perfect gentleman. Since he came to my estate within two tendays past, my horses have been healthier, better fed and more properly groomed, and he has proven to be most diligent and earnest by taking onto himself numerous servile tasks outside his station, then seeing them to completion.

He has also taken under his wing my handservant Anneletta, who was formerly a troublesome and rebellious girl. Since making Bereghel's acquaintence, Anneletta has learned to be respectful towards me, obedient, punctual and restrained with her emotions. It would seem that Bereghel learned proper courtly manners from your estimable court, and those courtly manners have since rubbed off on Anneletta, so to speak. And so I commend you in all highness for the peerless standards to which you hold your servants, Your Grace, as well as the exemplary lengths to which you train them.

Even now, Bereghel is in the lane teaching Anneletta how to ride a Cormyrian mare, that she may ride with me and attend me on my leisurely sojourns through the Damaran highlands. Bereghel was truly thoughtful and considerate towards me in taking such initiative with my handservant! Mayhap an increase to his pay shall be in order very soon.

Again do I thank you for delivering this estimable horseman to me with your Writ of Recommendation, Your Eminence. But if I may be so bold to ask, why did he depart from your estate in the first place?


With Utmost Reverence and Gratitude,
Lady Corella d'Margo