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THE UNWILLING

THE UNWILLING

Everything was normal for Fred until the old man showed up. Fred was a fine lad with his dark brown hair, fair complexion and dark eyes. He was also a serf by occupation and title, and that left him with little other choice but to labor on Lord Damskov's estate. Fred hadn't been born a serf, though. He was a freedman until his parents died when he was ten, and they left their debt to the lord unpaid. By law he was forced into the servitude of the debt owner, and there he remained for several years. The first ten years of freedom had given him an independent streak, but he kept his mouth shut to keep the peace. Days slipped into weeks, and then months, and still he continued to live and work on his lord's manor. Now he was a young man of fifteen, and still chained to the estate. That is, until the old man came and wrecked his life. The day started out as many others had before it. The sun rose and he along with it, and Fred had trudged out into the plots assigned for him to manage. There were several acres of crops to weed and water, and after that work was done he could manage his own little plot of dirt used to grow his own food. If Fred left the supply of food up to his lord then he would have died of starvation. Beyond his fields stretched miles and miles of farmland that traveled over the rolling hills, interrupted only by sparse clumps of trees and bushes, and the occasional manor. A river ran close to the manor on which he lived and wound its way west toward a town he knew existed but had never seen. He didn't have any curiosity to see it, either; he was far too busy tending his small patches of rocks and weeds. Fred was just setting to work when the old man came walking close by on the wide dirt path that led from the main road to the manor house. The boy was interested in this stranger, for strangers were a rare sight. Even more rare was such a stranger as this, what with his ragged brown cloak draped over his shoulders. The ends dragged along the ground behind him and covered any footprints he left in the dust. There was also the white, unkept hair which trailed down over the old man's shoulders and draped over the front and back of the cloak. He had wisps of white hair over his head, but his eyes were well-covered by a pair of bushy gray eyebrows and he had a long, white beard that stretched down to his waist. The old man carried a staff in his hand, but though his pace was slow and feeble he didn't lean his weight against it. Fred was startled when the stranger lifted his head and turned those old eyes on him. They were a bright blue, brighter than the clear sky above them, and held an energy which wasn't seen in his step. The old man tottered over to Fred and looked the lad up and down. A small smile graced his mustached lips, and he nodded his head. "Can such a fine lad as yourself tell me where I might find the nearest town?" the old man asked him. Fred shook his head. "I haven't been farther from this manor than a mile, and the town is somewhere beyond that to the west." "Can you help me find it? I am old and haven't much strength to be wandering over all these winding roads," the stranger requested. "I can't. I'm not allowed to leave the manor without permission from my lord." Fred dared not disobey his lord's laws. The stranger pulled at his beard, and the smile remained on his lips. "I see. Well, I suppose you wouldn't want to disobey your lord for a short adventure."
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conjoined inward bending
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2024-12-26 16:05
The conjoined inner bend was a pipe fitting used to connect a fixed distance water mixing valve. It could be connected to the hot and cold faucet in the home decoration, the hot and cold faucet in the sink, the entrance and exit of the water heater, and the mixing valve in the sink for washing vegetables. The appearance of the conjoined inner bend made it easier for the plumber to operate, solving the difficulties caused by the poor control of the distance between the two outlets and the unequal control of the level. It brought convenience to the plumbers, reduced unnecessary trouble, and reduced the economic losses of the owners.
Inward secret love for the female protagonist
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2024-12-29 14:50
Here are a few recommendations for ancient novels that had a crush on the female protagonist: 1. << Rebirth 80 Happiness Road >>: The male lead started to feel a little inferior and introverted, while the female lead was very cheerful and enthusiastic. The female protagonist was reborn and returned to the past. She pursued the male protagonist through various methods, but it was not heartbreaking. It was a sweet love story. 2. " The Moon over a Thousand Mountains ": The story was set in the context of the war in the court and the frontier fortress. The female lead was a valiant general, and the male lead was a cold military counselor. There was an age difference between them, and they tested each other's feelings. 3. " Mu Nanzhi ": This novel tells the story of the secret love between the female protagonist, Mu Nanzhi, and the male protagonist. The female protagonist was introverted and quiet, while the male protagonist had planned for a long time. He took every step carefully and finally had the nephrite in his arms. The above are a few ancient novels recommended by the female protagonist. I hope they will be helpful to you.
Cheng Yi pushed his cheekbones inward.
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2024-12-27 17:55
Cheng Yi didn't undergo the surgery. It could be seen that the change in Cheng Yi's facial lines was caused by makeup and weight loss, not plastic surgery. Although some people questioned whether Cheng Yi had shaved his bones and polished his cheeks, a closer look at Cheng Yi's photos since his debut revealed that his jaw angle had never changed. Therefore, Cheng Yi did not perform the surgery.
Cheng Yi pushed his cheekbones inward.
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2024-12-17 01:24
Cheng Yi didn't undergo the surgery. The change in Cheng Yi's facial lines was caused by makeup and weight loss, not plastic surgery. Although some people questioned whether Cheng Yi had shaved his bones and polished his cheeks, they could see that his jaw angle had not changed since he debuted. Therefore, Cheng Yi did not perform the surgery.
Fighting through the sky, novel, free listening software
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2025-01-03 05:09
There were many apps that allowed players to listen to novels for free, including Love to Read Fictions, Happy Reading Free Fictions, Hulu Man app, Qidian app, and Lazy Person Listening to Books. These applications provided free resources for the novel 'Fight Through the Firmament' and users could download these applications to listen to the novel for free.
Undercovers prefer novels and recommend ancient words.
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2025-01-03 05:09
The following are some recommended ancient novels, in which the male and female protagonists are both undercover: 1. " Power Battle: Dancer and Empress ": The female protagonist was a dancer and a spy, while the male protagonist was also a spy. The two of them started a thrilling story in the power struggle. 2. " The Scheming Beauty ": The female lead was a little maid. In order to survive, she rose to the top step by step. The male lead was also a spy. The struggle between the two was hilarious. These novels are full of suspense and emotional elements. I believe they can satisfy your requirements for Gu Yan's undercover novels.
Celebrating the shadow of the years to the end
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2025-01-03 05:09
The Shadow's true identity was Great Grandmaster Sigu Jian's younger brother and the son of the former Dongyi City Lord. In the movie, he experienced the bullying and humiliation of his family. In order to take revenge, he cruelly killed his father and the entire family, leaving only a young himself. Chen Pingping was the only person who knew his true identity. He became Chen Pingping's chief guard and played an important and complicated role in the play. Thus, the true identity of the Shadow in " Celebrating Years " was the younger brother of the Great Grandmaster Sigu Jian, the son of the former Dongyi City Lord.
Favorite virtual idol novel recommendations
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2025-01-03 05:09
Here are some recommended virtual idol novels: 1. " Ascension to a Virtual Idol ": This science fiction space novel tells the story of a female protagonist in the future world pursuing the mysteries of the universe. 2. " Virtual Idol, I'm Not Going To Be Anymore ": This was a sweet sci-fi online game novel. The main character was a girl named Yoyo Gina. She was a relaxed story in the virtual idol world. 3. " Virtual Idol in Love ": This is a novel about love in the city, about the love story of a virtual idol. Please note that the novels recommended above may only be part of the search results. There may be other novels suitable for readers who like virtual idols.
Si Lili's figure
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2025-01-03 05:08
" Si Lili " Li Chun had an outstanding figure. In the fitness photos, she showed her flat abdomen and clearly visible muscle lines, as well as her slender legs. Her figure was tight and curvy, making people envious. In addition, she also wore openwork dresses, tulle dresses, and other clothes on other occasions to show off her slender figure and career line. Her skin was also tight and smooth. Overall, it could be said that Li Chun's figure was very good, and it was amazing.
TV Series Celebrating Years Free Version
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2025-01-03 05:08
" Celebrating Years " was a TV series that was free to watch online. You could find free viewing resources for the series on platforms such as Mango TV and Naifei Chinese. The audience could use the projection function to project the content onto the big screen to watch. The specific projection method may vary from platform to platform. It is recommended to find the relevant projection guide or instructions on the corresponding viewing platform. The play described how Fan Xian had learned martial arts and poison techniques from the poison master Fei Jie at the age of 15. Four years later, his martial arts had become superior. There was also a series of plot developments in the play, including Fan Xian's trip to Jingdou, his meeting with Liu Ruyu, Fan Sizhe, and the others, and his love at first sight with Lin Wan 'er. The series had a first and second season, and the audience could watch the full version on the corresponding platforms.
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