I have so much enjoyed being part of this tradition.  Even though I know many of us will continue it in some form, it is still a melancholy occasion to have the official SSS over.  Thank you to all the friends I have met, all who have visited, all who have commented, through Six Sentence Sunday.

This week I will continue from last week, in Chapter 18.  Prince Gregory seems to have struck a chord with everyone.  He's a charmer, so that's not really a surprise. :o)  We join him as he readies



          He moved back three paces to the next line, tested the second dagger, studied the target for a moment, and before anyone expected it he had flung the weapon straight down the field.  This time the blade struck where the heart would have been had a man been standing in the dummy’s place.  
          The approbation was deafening—clapping and cheering, and none was louder than that of the prince’s own family.  Maksim jumped down from the royal box to congratulate his new brother. He was indeed honored that the boy had wished to pay tribute to him.  The people cheered louder at this.



 
For reference, Prince Maksim of Muscovy is betrothed to Gregory's sister, Princess Sylvia, and Gregory very much looks up to Maksim.

That's my six.  I'll see you all around the web as I make the Six Sentence Sunday rounds one last time.  Thank you for letting me be part of your Sundays.

Kate
 


Comments

01/27/2013 04:10

Lovely description :) Makes me wonder where he would have planted the third dagger, had he been allowed one. Good for Gregory to make the opportunity to show his skills to everyone.

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01/27/2013 06:11

Great six. As usual, your descriptions are fabulous!

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01/27/2013 07:06

I've enjoyed these action scenes. Good as usual!

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Linda Morris
01/27/2013 09:03

Vivid six as usual! Hope you're feeling better soon.

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01/27/2013 09:06

Hope you feel better soon!!! Great description of the action and response!

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01/27/2013 09:51

He's very talented at this! The descriptions really bring the scene alive.

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01/27/2013 10:13

We'll keep in touch - dont wish to miss more of your writing

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01/27/2013 10:40

This was fantastic. I don't know how I haven't seen you before today. :( But rest assured, I'll be following! I just loved the description here!

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01/27/2013 10:58

Another terrific excerpt from this story - glad he made the second throw count. I've enjoyed reading your Six Sentence Sunday excerpts very much!

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01/27/2013 15:14

Great descriptions here, Kate! Here's hoping we'll run into each other on other snippet sites in the future.

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01/27/2013 15:47

I'm so glad he did well, and that you shared it today! I'll admit, I was worried---though more about never knowing how his last throw would go!

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01/27/2013 16:12

Nice six. There are at least a facebook page and an 8-sentence variant http://www.wewriwa.com/2013/01/welcome-to-weekend-writing-warriors-r.html and Skye Warren's might go, too.

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01/27/2013 18:02

Excellent description. I always enjoy your writing. Best of luck.

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01/27/2013 18:46

Great action! I'm enjoying this story. :)

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Sandra Sookoo
01/27/2013 19:24

Vivid scene. Nice job!

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01/27/2013 19:53

Yay! He hit the target again!

I've enjoyed meeting you through SSS and look forward to keeping in touch through Twitter and Facebook! :)

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01/27/2013 20:05

Excellent, Kate! Gregory has made quite the splash! Hope you feel better. :-)

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01/28/2013 04:44

Wonder if the target practice comes in handy later? I hope you are feeling better! Great to have met you on SSS and we still have Twitter and blogs!

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01/28/2013 22:45

I love how clearly you described his movement in your first sentence, and how well that flowed into the rest of your snippet. Well done! I've had a wonderful time getting to know you SSS, and hope our paths continue to cross.

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02/02/2013 22:01

Awesome. You rocked it, Kate!

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