This is the end of the story — and the book should be appearing on the shelves in the bookstores anyway.
Eric
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Grantville, State of Thuringia-Franconia
January, 1635
Denise studied the three items spread out on Noelle’s table, which had arrived that morning in a package.
There had been no return address, but that was hardly necessary.
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.IX.
Grand Council Chamber,
Queen Sharleyan's Palace,
City of Cherayth,
Kingdom of Chisholm
There was a certain undeniable tension as Queen Sharleyan and Baron Green Mountain walked into the council chamber.
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Adele noticed the next of the Bagarian ships dropping into the atmosphere while the Columbine was only beginning her ascent. She didn't know whether or not that was a problem, so she said, "Columbine Six, the Heartsease is attacking already. Over."
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Chapter 15. The Motto
High Street Mansion, Seat of Government for the State of Thuringia-Franconia
President’s Office
Grantville, State of Thuringia-Franconia
December, 1634
“As long as the Regensburg authorities drop the serious charges,” said Ed Piazza, “we won’t contest the rest. We don’t actually want to let people get the notion that officials of the SoTF can fire a gun anytime and anywhere they please.”
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"Yes, Your Grace." Ailysa's stomach clinched more tightly still as Dynnys faced Clyntahn on the platform. "Of your kind permission and Mother Church's grace, I would take this final opportunity to express my contrition and acknowledge my guilt before God and man, seeking God's forgiveness."
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"Captain Julian, gentlemen," said Daniel as he and Hogg stepped out of the airlock. They'd taken their helmets off before the hatch undogged, so he didn't have to struggle with that task while the three men in Columbine's forward compartment stared at him in surprise. He hadn't warned Julian by radio because he shared Hogg's opinion that the Bagarian captain wouldn't be in agreement with his plan.
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It was a beautiful morning, the sewing woman called Ailysa thought. More than a bit cool, as May often was, here in the City of Zion, with a brisk breeze blowing in off Lake Pei, but filled with sunlight. The vast, beautiful Plaza of Martyrs was drenched in that rich, golden radiance, and the sounds of the early-morning city were hushed, stilled. Even the birds and wyverns seemed subdued, muted, she thought.
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Unfortunately, Noelle didn’t think to ask about the condition of the radio until they were half an hour into the flight.
“Well,” said Lannie.
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CHAPTER 14: Above Churchyard
Adele watched the Stager Brothers begin its attack run. Despite Captain Stout's prickliness, his approach through the top levels of the atmosphere was as smooth as that of any starship could be.
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Chapter 14. The Bridge
High Street Mansion, Seat of Government for the State of Thuringia-Franconia
President’s Office
Grantville, State of Thuringia-Franconia
“I’m afraid Mr. Piazza left for Bamberg this morning, Ms. Stull. He won’t be in radio contact again until this evening, at the earliest. Carol Unruh went with him.” The secretary folded her hands, in that inimitable and unmistakable way that they must spend a whole semester teaching people how to do in Executive Assistant College.
“I Am Afraid There Is Nothing I Can Do.”
In caps. Noelle went out the door.
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