Earl Gerald (3)

Earl Gerald (3)

   They were  sitting un the castle's great chamber when suddenly Gerald vanished and a beautiful goldfinch flew around the room.

  His wife was shocked by the sudden change, but stayed calm.

  She was delighted with the bird, and smiled merrily, when suddenly and without warning, a great hawk swooped through the open windows, diving towards the finch.

  The lady screamed, even though the hawk missed Gerald and crashed into the table top.

  The damage was done.
  Gerald's wife had shown her fear.

  As she looked down she realized that the tiny bird had vanished.
  She never saw either the goldfinch or Earl Gerald again.

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