The cart had been pulled in turn by the men, but once they were out of the city, a donkey had been hitched between the poles, a docile, even-tempered ...hing which flicked its ears each time Juniper cooed at it. They had met up with others, men and women who carried goods on carts, until they stretched in a train of four carts, not including Juniper’s, and around thirty adults and a few children milling around. Just before midday Juniper felt them come to a rest, and her donkey was patted and. They entered the building separately. Mark waiting in the car until he was sure that Rhiannon was safely booked in and up in her room getting ready. Mark checked the time as he ordered his drink. He was not too sure how long this was going to take, but he was willing to wait all night if he had to. Rhiannon unpacked quickly, unsure of how much time she had. So after a quick shower to freshen up, she put on the clothes they had agreed on for the occasion. The black basque, which pushed her ample. “And if you think that either of us will testify against the other, well, that’s a pipe dream. We’ll get married even faster than we already planned. Yes, that’s right. Lola and I are getting hitched. She’s gonna be my wife! How do you like them apples, Mom? I know her and trust her a lot more than you and Dad knew each other, that’s for sure. You didn’t know that he was gay and he didn’t know that you could go full psycho crazy and try to burn his clothes on the fucking lawn!” I warned Mom,. Geordie had a good voice and a sharp wit. He cleared his throat, grinned, and began to sing, to the tune of a well known north country song."Oh, me lads, tha should av seen us gannin, Gannin along the Washin'ton Road, leavin' the buggers stannin, T'were all t' lads an' lassies there, all wi' gloomy faces, Gannin along the Washin'ton Road, T' see Bladensburg' races!His audience, small though it was, reacted noisily and with unrestrained glee. All joined in the encore, even "Chapel" Evans who was.