Mar 31, 2009 16:26
[It's a warm autumn day. The brightly colored leaves are drifting around the secluded corner of the garden where the young woman sits, a book in her hands. One would be forgiven for mistaking her for just another pretty face. But that fragile porcelain beauty hides an iron will and a ruthlessly sharpened intellect. She is Cardinal Caterina Sforza, Duchess of Milan.]
It is as though nature seeks to keep her brilliant finery despite the approach of winter's chill. I do so hate cold weather. But far worse storms threaten on the horizon than those brought by nature itself.
thoughtful cardinal is thoughtful