Status Updates From Catherine, Called Birdy

"Morwenna says that fairies have the faces of beloved dead and that some people who have seen fairies recognize their faces."

"5TH Day of October

The cook’s boy told me of a miller’s apprentice in Nottingham who can fart at will. That, I think, is a useful and notable talent, to the Devil with spinning. I purposely ate too much dinner and tried to see if I had the talent. I don’t. "

"29TH Day of September, Michaelmas, Feast of the Archangel Michael

Last night the villages lit the Michaelmas bonfires and set two cottages and a haystack afire. Cob the Smith and Beryl, John At-Woods daughter, were in the haystack. They are scorched and sheepish but unhurt. They are also now betrothed. "

Ha!
This is priceless. The journal of a 13th century 13 year old girl. Pure gold.

"23RD Day of September
There was a hanging I Riverford today. I am being punished for impudence again, so was not allowed to go. I am near fourteen and have never yet seen a hanging. My life is barren."