Virtutis Gloria Merces
Back in the apartment James took the pendant hand carved in Canton China for the Clan Robertson in 1810 out of silk folder.
The significance of the central shield now having much more impact than when they had first scrutinised it.
‘Virtutis Gloria Merces’ - ‘Glory is the reward of valor’
Somehow were he and Melanie part of the history and valor to save Queen Joan? Maybe.
They will never know if without their help on that night of February 20 1437 to save her from the murderers of her husband King James had been the only action that ensured she survived.
Without them could she have made it safely to Edinburgh Castle to reunite with young James?
James poured himself a glass of Glenfiddich. Holding the pendant in his left hand he gazed at it and said;
“With this dram, through the ages I beg you know, young James will be crowned King of Scotland on March 23rd 1437. Long live the King. “
Smiling to himself, he poured another glass.
Unknown to James, Melanie was standing in the doorway watching and listening.
“They say that talking to yourself is the first sign of madness.” Melanie giggled. “I’ll have a wee dram myself if you don’t mind.” she smiled.
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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
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.
