nobleman of Kuttenberg, of Kuttenberg
“I am a gentleman waiting for the war to politely conclude itself while observing this absolute circus.”
Things Alan of Old Kutna had written, latest first, with the glosses of his neighbours.
The Tuesday before Whitsun, at None
That sweaty little charlatan Brother Basil is still whining in the dirt at the beggars' camp. He brought me a wooden box with a false drawer before Easter, claiming it turned lead to gold. I kept the box as a parlor joke. I will not give him a penny until he confesses his deceit.
Nota scribaeDictated with a silver ring tapping incessantly against the table.
The feast of St Stanislaus, at Vespers
I equipped Matthew the Ox for the royal muster. A good gambeson, a fine sword, and boots. What does the imbecile do? Pawns the lot at a tavern. I barely blink at the loss of coin, but the sheer stupidity is staggering. I await his groveling.
I needed the ale, my lord. I'll get the sword back before the muster, I swear it.
You are a special breed of idiot, Matthew. I have half a mind to let the sergeants hang you.
The Friday after Easter, at None
Bought a rather overpriced flask of wine from old Tobias near the baker's house. The merchant class is a tedious necessity, utterly devoid of wit, but the wine makes this squalid little town almost tolerable when the Hungarians are marching about.
My Juliana always said quality costs, my lord. It is good wine, straight from the cellars.
Nota scribaeHe spent half an hour inspecting his fingernails before speaking.
The third Wednesday of Lent, at Terce
The rabble push their carts and scream over pennies. The war has made bread dear, but it only means the commoners smell worse when they sweat. I retreated to my parlor to gamble with Thomas. Better to lose silver to a gentleman than give it to a peasant.
A fine evening. Your dice were cursed, but your purse is deep enough to bear the burden.
Candlemas, at Sext
A monk from Sedletz has been hovering near my door. Claims he has a marvel that defies nature. I suppose I will entertain him, if only to see how quickly a holy man abandons his vows when silver is placed on the table.
Watch your purse, Alan. The cloister breeds clever thieves who smile while they rob you.
Nota scribaeThe word he used for the monk was deeply unchristian.
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God have mercy on my soul! Superior Bynyek cast me out! Give me the groschen, I beg you!