 "Ruggero - as in the French family Roger - my Ruggieris?" Olivia gasped. "The very same!" "Oh my gods," Miss O squealed with delight, hugging her fiancé tightly about the waist while Locky barked at the sudden rush on his master. "Why didn't you tell me before - you are so full of surprises, my wonderful, exasperating Gemini boy!" "Robert, let's leave these two turtle doves alone and go antiquing at the Hammond Castle Christmas Fair," Posh ordered, dragging her smiling husband in tow. "Do you know how long I have been searching for where the Ruggieri went to after they lost their war against the Church, defending the Cathars..." "They were shrewd and established a new habitat in Italia, calling it Castelnuovo, even before the Crusade in France," Duke finished. "Let me go get something...you have answered my prayers. Thank you," Olivia called as she raced up the stairs to the study to retrieve an old book. |
