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Northumbrian Skald
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Aelfric, at the head of fifty of his men, made his way through the streets of Constantinople leading from the docks. Constantinople is the greatest city in the world, attracting people from across the known world to crowd her streets and markets. Yet Aelfric's passage was unimpeded. No one would dare block the way of the Varangian Guard, the Emperor's personal bodyguard. Especially not so as Aelfric and his men were dressed for war, having just disembarked from campaigning against the Bulgars. Even high ranked officials made way for the iron and steel clad barbarian warriors with their large shields and long axes.
As the warband passed the slave market quarter Aelfric turned aside, instructing his men to proceed to the palace. During the campaign his last bed warmer died from the flux. Aelfric knew he was not getting any younger. He could tell by the difficulty in taking off his boots after a day of battle or march. At this stage in his life and career, he thought it well worth it to have a slave to do it for him. Back scrubbing and bed warming being the other two most important of their duties to their master.
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A slim brunette with not overly large breasts and a nice little ass caught his eye. Not surprising as she stood out amongst the usual drudge types. In full armour he strode forward, the other buyers stepped aside respectably, until he was at the front. Aelfric stood and studied the slavegirl, something about her was familiar. The auctioneer noticing Aelfric's interest dragged the girl closer.
Aelfric, at the head of fifty of his men, made his way through the streets of Constantinople leading from the docks. Constantinople is the greatest city in the world, attracting people from across the known world to crowd her streets and markets. Yet Aelfric's passage was unimpeded. No one would dare block the way of the Varangian Guard, the Emperor's personal bodyguard. Especially not so as Aelfric and his men were dressed for war, having just disembarked from campaigning against the Bulgars. Even high ranked officials made way for the iron and steel clad barbarian warriors with their large shields and long axes.
As the warband passed the slave market quarter Aelfric turned aside, instructing his men to proceed to the palace. During the campaign his last bed warmer died from the flux. Aelfric knew he was not getting any younger. He could tell by the difficulty in taking off his boots after a day of battle or march. At this stage in his life and career, he thought it well worth it to have a slave to do it for him. Back scrubbing and bed warming being the other two most important of their duties to their master.
http://www.cheese-magnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Screen-shot-2010-11-26-at-1.52.32-PM.png
A slim brunette with not overly large breasts and a nice little ass caught his eye. Not surprising as she stood out amongst the usual drudge types. In full armour he strode forward, the other buyers stepped aside respectably, until he was at the front. Aelfric stood and studied the slavegirl, something about her was familiar. The auctioneer noticing Aelfric's interest dragged the girl closer.
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