From the Editorial Page of the Falchester Weekly Review (A Lady Trent Story) (2 page)

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Authors: Marie Brennan

MR. BENJAMIN TALBOT, F.P.C.

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Dear Sirsâ

I was delighted to read last week's leading article [“A Cock-and-Trice Story,” 30 Calorisâeds.]. I had followed with interest Mrs. Camherst's debate with Mr. Talbot in previous issues, and so it was gratifying to see the conclusion of that tale featured in your publication. I only regret that the name of the man who sold the specimen to Mr. Talbot is still unknown, as any fellow who can convincingly graft the head of a parrot onto the body of an immature wyvern must be very skilled at taxidermy, and I should like to put such talents to more reputable ends. But I thank Mrs. Camherst for her indefatigable pursuit of the truth, and commend her dedication in disguising herself to attend the opening of Mr. Talbot's exhibit, despite his very public opposition to her presence. While I am certain that a lady scholar of her stature has no need of financial assistance, I am taking up a collection to reimburse her for the costs incurred by admission to the exhibit and her subsequent arrest, as a measure of public gratitude. Any who wish to contribute may write to me at No. 14 Harwater Street in Falchester.

Your servant,

MR. WILLIAM PENBURGH

About the Author

MARIE BRENNAN
is an anthropologist and folklorist who shamelessly pillages her academic fields for material. She is the author of several acclaimed fantasy novels including
A Natural History of Dragons;
The Onyx Court Series:
Midnight Never Come, In Ashes Lie, A Star Shall Fall,
and
With Fate Conspire; Warrior;
and
Witch.
Her short stories have appeared in more than a dozen print and online publications. You can sign up for email updates
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