A little barn owl lands on the windowsill of the tallest tower, the bells on his ankles tinkling softly in the night breeze.
Tied around one leg with a silk ribbon is a folded piece of parchment, with a familiar wax seal.
The bird hoots at the girl, the bells a musical, most welcome sound.
Tied around one leg with a silk ribbon is a folded piece of parchment, with a familiar wax seal.
The bird hoots at the girl, the bells a musical, most welcome sound.
