Wednesday, 19 August 2020

Five Senses In AD 1280

"The Only Game in Town," 3.

Sight
low sun
silver snowcaps
lengthening shadows
darkening forest
glowing meadow

Sound
underlying quiet
swirling river
ringing ax
cropping horses

Scent
woodsmoke

Physical Sensation
rugs to squat on

Taste
fermented mare's milk
hot tea

Poul Anderson gives us all this before the conversation starts.

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