Roger

the Tuesday before Whitsun, at None

Richard bought new boots today. I know exactly how he paid for them. He is a greedy bastard. I will not shout about it like the fools arguing about the Cuman arrows, but the Lord sees who shares and who steals.

• 
  Richard

  The Lord sees who risks his neck in the ditch, too. You just stood there.

the feast of St Mark, at Prime

I have a massive tear in my padded jack. I need a single sewing needle before Sunday, or Alice will dock wages I do not even have. I cannot leave the yard during my shift. If anyone has one to spare, I would be grateful.

• 
  Nicholas

  I have one you can borrow, but do not lose it in the straw.

Nota scribaeHe spent a long time picking at a loose thread on his sleeve while he spoke.

the second day of Easter week, at Sext

A cold wind today at the stone gate. The cabbage pottage was thin again. I keep my head down when Alice walks past in a temper. If she sees us idle, there is a heavy price to pay.

• 
  Alice

  Then do not be idle at my gate, Roger. You are paid to watch the street.

the eve of St Gertrude, at Compline

Johannes came around for his penny again. Alice has not paid us since Epiphany. I gave him my spare belt in pawn. The other lads are squabbling over the fence again about poor Veit. I just want to sit on my pallet and check my straps in peace.

• 
  Endres

  He took my good boots for the week's rent. It is a miserable state we are in.

the Thursday after Ash Wednesday, at Vespers

We are back from the ambush at Maleshov. Veit was unlucky and took an arrow to the neck. The others will not stop pointing fingers about who ran first. Meanwhile, I watched the road while Richard climbed in the ditch. He kept what he found there. I want my share.

• 
  Richard

  I did the bloody work in the mud. I keep the coin.

• 
  Roger

  I made sure the captains did not see you. We had a bargain.

Nota scribaeHe spoke quietly, staring at the floorboards the whole time.