The Leaving
Robert Robertson of Strowan stood on the deck of the Cornwallis looking out at the angry sea. It was the year of our lord 1797 and his fear was palpable.
What had brought him as a member of the Royal Family of Scotland to this terrifying place?
As he had left Scotland two weeks earlier to take up his commission as Captain of the merchant ship Cornwallis, his father had told him of his mission.
“Feumaidh tu ulaidhean à Sìona a thoirt air ais a nì cinnteach gum bi am mac againn san àm ri teachd!” he had said
{“You must bring back treasures from China that will secure our future son!”} he had said.
“Nì an reic bho bheairteas an taobh a-muigh ar suidheachadh mo Mhac.”
{“The sale from riches of the orient will ensure our position my Son.”}
It was raining lightly with a persistent mist and Robert shook with fear as the Master at Arms gave the order to cast off the forward and aft ropes.
Without a day at sea and with not a second of command in charge of men, he could feel the horror of the 9-month journey to Madras, India, flash before him.
James could see Robert trembling as he stood beside him on the Captains deck.
With his knowledge from 2020 James knew that Robert would survive and succeed in his journey to Madras and onto China in 1798 and be successful.
He placed a comforting hand on the Captains shoulder.
“Tha sinn a-staigh airson deagh aimsir mo Chaiptean; tha na gaothan aig ar druim agus tha an sgioba ann an deagh shunnd airson ar turas.” James encouraged reassuringly.
{“We are in for fine weather my Captain; the winds are at our back and the crew are in good spirits for our journey.”} James encouraged reassuringly.
Robert seemed less than comforted as he lurched to the port side and lost his lunch.
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To be continued in Melanie’s Biography with love for her sister by her side.
Transported into history
1 - It was a night to remember forever!
2 - Moving within elite circles.
3 - Melanie was transported to ‘Un jour à Versailles’
4 - James will never believe this!
5 - James called back, but Melanie was away in France!
6 - “Happy anniversary my love - See you tonight”
7 - They woke in each other’s arms
8 - “Would you marry me 230 years ago James?”
9 - The French Court setting designs.
10 - Immersed in history
11 - Planning a trip for one day in May
12 - Auction Day to come somewhere in time May 7th 1819
13 - A breakfast fit for a King
14 - Hello Lord Wemsys - May 7th 1819
15 - Now we can return to see Marie.
16 - James and Melanie will marry in Versailles tomorrow.
17 - The wedding June 7th 1789.
18 - The letter was stained by Melanie’s tears.
19 - To visit Versailles once more
20- The flight to Geneva with Merie by her side
21 - The saving of Marie’s Jewels
22 - I fear to be the Last Queen of France. Write our story!
23 - Holding you forever my sister. Time still exists!
24 - A lock of hair
25 - Slavery – the absence of Choice to Choose.
26 - James will you still love me in another 200 years?
27 - Our bond will never break, even in a thousand years.
28 - A hole in the heart of history. A story of slavery.
29 - Our love will go on wherever you are.
30 - ‘The Slavery of Marie Antoinette’
32 - The Power of the pendant. "Nous avons aimé dans le temps."
33 - “Viva La Vida Melanie.” {“Live life Melanie.”}
34 - Time alone gives Marie love.
35 - Marie-Thérèse did live.
36 - Time heals.
37 - Escape from Tuileries Palace.
38 - The endless dawns of time.
40 - Where is it? Where is it!!?
41 - Tears from the Temple Tower
42 - Where are you now?
43 - Marie-Thérèse’s letter to her mother.
45 - The Postman never arrived.
46 - Sometimes not knowing is the answer.
49 - Change the world one wish at a time
50 - Be the Change you wish to see.
51 - Let me share my vision with you Marie.
53 - Snow on the ground
54 - Come with me Marie
56 - Over the sea to Skye
57 - Another night to remember
59 - Escape from Perth to Edinburgh; the Queen is safe.
60 - A horse a horse; my kingdom for a horse!
61 - Setting out to Edinburgh Castle
62 - Dreaming
66 - The Battle of Killiecrankie
68 - Ask the mountains
69 - Echoes of the past
70 - Where are you Marie?
71 - James heard the call.
72 - Blood on the heather.
Ching Dynasty Collection
We are the custodians of some of the most exquisite examples of hand carved artistry from 200 years ago,. These were commissioned by King George III of Great Britain & Ireland for Queen Charlotte in 1780.
