Second verse in the series of Lady Elizabeth's Fate.

Elizabeth's Consent

Time proved its promise,
................................excited maidens
Everywhere longed for
..................bold knights with amour,

But here was a gallant,
............................ armed with latent
Power to bewitch,
........... swooning she knew for sure

Virginity soon she
.............................would lose, prime
Maidenhead forfeit,
............................ her cavalier man
Officer Bate had
........................... a passionate time.

Her consent, foresooth,
.......................gave way to his plan.

Soon clandestine nights
...............were stolen and savoured.

But would he prove worthy,
................... or was he some knave?

(To Be Continued)

Bob Blackwell
Fay, your tale now gets interesting, was he cad or was he worthy of her love?

sonetta
now it's heating up!

Sandra Martyres
The Elizabeth tale gets spicier - I agree with Susan she fell a bit too fast for the bait of Mr. Bate ( thanks Susan- I loved your pun) .....am looking forward to the next part....with equal enthusiasm..

Susan Jarvis
Now, did Elizabeth succumb to the bait of Officer Bate too soon? I await the outcome with bated breath - great stuff!

carol
fascinating fay i think worthy

Philip
Hold on , no need to rush in ...Where Angels fear to tread. Let this Guy wait a while.... Give hime some Poetic prose to write...That should cool him off. I like your work... Kind regards Philip

Philip Kirkland
I love a little of the archaic - as you may have noticed!

Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
Eloquence incarnate, my dear,Fay !And you know how i enjoy that customised comely structure that you trademarked on PH !Excellent penning, young lassie !And Happy Easter to you & yours from yours truly! FjR