maidservant at the farm, of Miskowitz
“I just do the chores and keep my head down, sir, I promise I don't cause any trouble at all.”
Things Jitka had written, latest first, with the glosses of her neighbours.
the Wednesday before Whitsun, at None
Master Joseph was counting his ledger again last night. I was sweeping the ashes and I saw his brow furrowed up tight and I thought my heart would stop right there in my chest. I scrubbed the yard twice today just to keep busy so he wouldn't look at me.
Nota scribaeShe kept wiping her hands on her apron and glancing at the door while she spoke.
the Monday after Easter, at Vespers
I offered to carry the heavy pails from the well for Isabel because she was wincing and holding her breath, but she snapped at me and said she didn't need any help from the likes of me. I only meant well, my shoulders are already aching anyway from the boiling pot.
Mind your own business and your own buckets. I do my share of the work.
the second week of Lent, at Terce
Mistress Beatrice was shouting about the ruined cabbages again. I scrubbed the stones in the parlour so hard my knuckles bled just so she'd walk past me without speaking. If I stay very quiet maybe nobody will ask me any questions about anything at all.
If you scrubbed as hard as you claim, the floor wouldn't still look like a pigsty.
Nota scribaeDictated in a rush, running her words together.
St Gertrude's day, at Prime
The fever is taking people in the next village. I haven't slept three winks for fear of catching it and dying alone in the kitchen corner. They say old Lidka in Sedletz has charms that keep the sickness away, but they cost more silver than I've ever held in my life.
Do not waste your mind on foolish charms. Prayer and hard work keep the sickness at bay.
the Monday after Candlemas, at Compline
I went to Sedletz. The old woman gave me the charm. It's safe now, the sickness won't get me, but I can't stop shaking. I have to find a way to earn the twelve groschen back before the master opens his iron box. I have to.
You look like you've seen a ghost. Get back to the laundry.
Nota scribaeThe girl was pale and trembling the entire time.
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