The Death Of A Short Story - 1625 Words

At a farmhouse between merging rivers, Montague La-Rose knotted the last rope that held together the bags he’d stacked on his wagon. The farmer twisted and pulled the jute twine tight in the morning sun as its waxing light peaked in the sky. He was five miles from the Capital, already late to deliver the herbs and spices he’d promised the King of Illyrium. It was odd enough to sleep past sunrise when he always woke at first light, especially on one of two most important days of the year. But the fact that he felt nauseous worried him. Many people throughout Illyrium had become sick and bedridden, and the cause was unknown. As winds changed to winter, Montague’s medicine became highly sought. This single shipment could save hundreds of†¦show more content†¦In total, his trip would take four weeks. He felt proud about making his contribution to the rest of society, but it was also payday for Montague. The profit had to last for eight months until the next harvest. For the past six weeks Montague had been secretly providing the castle with various herbal concoctions that helped ease Olivia’s discomfort. He was trusted by the King so much that the royal family had fired their own private Healer and left the medical decisions for Olivia’s case up to Montague. Most, if not all herbs Montague grew, were known to have healing properties. Peasants who couldn’t afford medicinal attention praised him. Since his family’s land was the only successful place nutwood and pigroot would grow, both known to produce oils that fight the most deadly infections, it was his responsibility to provide a healthy supply of those in particular to the Healers across three islands. Although he wasn’t considered a Healer himself, he still played an important role in public healthcare. A recurring dizziness came upon him. But the urge to heave was gone. The journey to Illyrium would take an hour if he traveled north along the coa st of the Noahl River. But if the shore was blocked by fallen rock from the Gory Hills he would be forced to cross at the shallows to the other side, adding at least a half hour to his arrival time. Earl refused to walk through water that cameShow MoreRelatedShort Story : The Death Of Me 1600 Words   |  7 Pagesless than a week, but everything just seems to be easier with Robin. What has gotten into me, she whispers to herself before getting ready for bed. .::. Robin can not believe that conversation just happened. That woman is going to be the death of me, he murmurs to himself before he goes to check up on Roland. After he gets Roland settled he gets himself ready for bed. While he is brushing his teeth he hears the shrill ring of his phone and quickly answers it. Hello, he mumbles, Read MoreShort Story : The Death Of The World708 Words   |  3 PagesOnce outside, I quickly noticed that the roads and sidewalks were now parking lots because of the number of the cars packed on top of them. 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