My father taught me to ride when I was only two. My great love and knowledge of horses came from his influence I have no doubt. He and my mother gave me up to be trained when I was only four years of age. The Queen decided that very few would suspect a girl to be and assassin, much less a young one. She chose me when she saw I could ride better than any other children my age.
I learned all manner of things at the Queen's castle. I can use any weapon, and know the art of poisons. A knife feels as natural in my hand as a needle in the hand of a great Lady. I had to learn all that a Lady would learn; dancing, sewing, instruments. I learned the chores of a maid, a stable boy, a kitchen girl. I can cook, clean, and care for any animal. I can hunt, and trained in basic survival skills. My job calls upon me to act as all sorts of people. I even disguised myself as a boy a few times.
I learned some things that only priveleged Scholars and Scribes know. I know Old Speak, from which all languages originated. I can read and write as well as any Scribe, and know more about politics than many in government positions. I do not enjoy Arithmetic, but I suppose it is just as well that I learned it. My memorization skills also must be kept sharp, so that I am able to report accurately. I have been greatly blessed, and well compensated for constantly putting myself in danger. Very few can speak to the Queen as freely as I. |
Feb. 4, 2008 - similar ppls