miner of Kuttenberg, of Kuttenberg
“I haul the rock, and I am just so tired. I need to sleep for a week.”
Things Robert had written, latest first, with the glosses of his neighbours.
The feast of Saint Pancras, at Sext
Fell asleep on my feet at the rock face and near took my own toes off with the sledgehammer. I need someone to go down to Katchka's cellar and wipe Geoffrey's brow. Give him water. I cannot leave the tally book. Please, someone just go.
The eve of Saint George, at None
Kunz took Geoffrey's war kit to Julian for coin. I have no energy for the camp's bickering, but that is a low thing. And Thomas will not stop shouting about Reginald's dead brother. I rub my eyes and the dust just grinds deeper.
Julian gave a fair price, and Geoffrey owes Katchka for his keep!
Nota scribaeThe speaker trailed off twice and had to be reminded what he was saying.
The third day of Easter week, at Prime
I cannot face Wilhelm. I still have his spare chisel to pass Maresh's inspection. I know he wants it back, he is a careful man, but Roger still has my iron. He keeps making excuses. I cannot haul double the rock without a proper tool.
I saved my wages for that chisel, Robert. I want it back by Sunday.
I will, Wilhelm. I just need Roger to yield.
I left it at the lower shaft. Tomorrow, I swear it.
The second Wednesday of Lent, at Compline
Geoffrey fell from the ladders in the lower galleries. Cracked his ribs hard. He is coughing up thick black blood in the cellar. I am taking his share of the rock so Maresh does not strike his name and give his spot to a Hungarian labourer.
A bad business. But my stomach is ruined from Katchka's pork, so we all suffer.
You can still stand upright, Walter. Just be quiet.
Nota scribaeDictated at the counting house doors. The man looked ready to collapse.
Candlemas, at Vespers
Lent my good iron to Roger this morning. He said he only needs it for a few days to clear a tough seam. God grant he brings it back sharp.
Aye, just a few days, Robert. Do not fret yourself.
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I will pour him a cup of water, Robert. Keep your pennies.
Praise be, Andreas. God sees a kindness.