I immediately resumed my frantic exclamations and kicking. Normally I didn't think that I was capable of the extent of frantic kicking that I did. Un...er the intense striation of a fresh willow switch, however, almost anything is possible.That second switch, while flexible and whippy, was also quite sturdy, and Katya used it for some time before it frayed. She decided to stop then, although she had prepared a couple of extra ones."The next time I switch you, I'm going to have my friends over. King John looked at his daughter, with her green eyes sparkling just like her mothers used to do. John wondered how he was going to bring up the topic of marriage today, but decided that first thing’s first. The King spoke and all heads turned from Keri to the man who was speaking. ‘As we all know, today is my lovely daughter’s birthday. We have a fine feast here, just for the occasion. I hope you all will come back here tonight for another celebration. I know most of you will anyway because I. Enjoy the view from the top of the hill, and return when you can. We'll feel your return and open the portal if necessary for you to enter," Brian told us before we found ourselves on top of Kesh Corran Hill.The view there, as dawn broke over the surrounding countryside, was as breathtaking as he had said it was. Kesh Corran is the highest summit in the Bricklieve / Curlew area. There are great views from it of Carrowkeel with its various cairns and tombs. Loughs Arrow, Skean, and Meelagh were. “What on Earth!” Quickly grabbing my trench coat, I rushed outside and saw exactly what I expected “Eris? Just what on earth are you doing out here!” “I'm sorry,” she tried to hide her embarrassment with a giggle. She tripped on the alarm and fell on the mud. Soak and cold all over, I can already see her skin shaking from the bitter cold. Before answering, she seeked out my voice in order to make it look like a normal conversation. “You forgot your purse so I came to visit.” “Geez, you are.