My ending of “Medieval Romance”
Conrad is taken aback by the accusation levied against her being the father as she does not have the parts to do that.
She knows that if she outs herself as a woman that she will die for sitting on the throne but if she does nothing, she will die due to her being called the “lover”
“She is clearly insane” states Conrad “we have not been seen together let alone been in the same room together in a long time, this is clearly a evil plot to destroy me because I denied her love”
The grand judge looks to Lady Constance “And what do you say of this accusation Lady Constance?”
“He is the father, we haven’t been seen together because he got me pregnant and was trying to hide it”
Exclaims Lady Constance
“that is utter foolishness, we have not been seen together because you despise me after denying your love, your only wish is to have me dead you spiteful wench!”
The jury and judge is shocked by the power and conviction of Conrad’s speech
“Order! Order! I will not tolerate that kind of language in my court!” yells the judge.
The jury, Conrad, and Lady Constance pause the arguments and settle down hoping not to anger the judge.
The judge looks at Lady Constance “Do you have any proof to show that Conrad is the father other than your own testimony?”
Lady Constance looks flustered “no I do not, but you have to believe me! He caused my pregnancy and is hiding it to save his own behind.
The jury and judge look at Conrad “and what do you say?”
Conrad confidently says “I have not been physical with Lady Constance in the slightest, everything she has said is out of pure spite and will to have me hung in her place.”
The judge looks at Lady Constance “If you can’t produce anymore proof than your word you will be put to death.”
Lady Constance yells “He did it! Do not hang me for the crime he caused!”
The judge bangs his gavel “Enough! Lady constancy will be put to death by hanging for the crime of having a child out of wedlock!”
The courtroom empties out as the guard take Lady Constance to the jail to wait for her hanging date
As time passes Conrad becomes the king making the Lord of Klugenstein’s lineage guaranteed for power.