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Post by Richard III on May 13, 2009 12:23:56 GMT -5
"What more respect can man give, than to shelter and provide?" Richard said. "It is more, indeed, than he does for his fellow man."
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Post by Lady Beatrice on May 13, 2009 12:31:55 GMT -5
"But no less than he would give to his horse or his dog." *Beatrice answered coolly.*
"He refuses to see her as anything more than a pet to be tended."
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Post by Richard III on May 13, 2009 13:34:38 GMT -5
Richard chuckled.
"But if you knew how close a man keeps his horse, or his dog--how much he relies on either, or both--you would not say so and take it as a insult," he said.
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Post by Lady Beatrice on May 13, 2009 20:16:08 GMT -5
"Relies on them to do as bidden, to provide service and affection whether it is returned or no." *Beatrice frowned lightly.*
"I think you would not appreciate such expectations."
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Post by Richard III on May 18, 2009 13:17:54 GMT -5
"Nor did I appreciate those heaped upon me," he countered. "But perhaps some expectations are warranted. What is one to expect from most women? Nay, most people? Nothing more than to serve, to live, to die. Name one truly great woman and I will name a hundred great men; show me one great man and I will show you countless, nameless thousands who would have considered it a blessing to have been treated as a good man treats his dog. In either case, expectations are bred by experience."
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Post by Lady Beatrice on Jun 3, 2009 14:03:05 GMT -5
*Beatrice's expression hardened.*
"Experience being another name for oppression." *She arched a brow as her weight shifted to her hip.*
"There's no reason a woman might not succeed in rule, if only a man were to release his grip on the rein."
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Post by Richard III on Jun 3, 2009 14:19:07 GMT -5
Richard raised an eyebrow, enjoying this.
"I would not argue with you, except for this fact: if woman were strong enough to rule, she would not stint to wrest power from man's grasp. How does a man take, and retain, power? If a woman were capable of doing the same, she would do so. Unless you are correct, and woman merely shuns such ambition."
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Post by Lady Beatrice on Jun 8, 2009 8:32:01 GMT -5
*Beatrice rolled her eyes beneath their lids.*
"And a man could not cross continents until it was suggested he might. Perhaps ages of man's constant insistence that she is unable has left her uninspired to do so."
*Her eyes lingered on him for a moment before she added.*
"Or perhaps she fears that man is a lost cause."
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Post by Richard III on Jun 8, 2009 10:30:47 GMT -5
"That I can do nothing about--and cannot admit as a valid argument," he said. "Man would not stop at such paltry resistance as opinion. Nor is mankind driven o'ermuch by 'cause.' Nay, lady, a woman worth a man would not admit to such impediments. How can woman be equal to man when she does not make the attempt?"
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Post by Lady Beatrice on Jun 9, 2009 9:51:40 GMT -5
*Beatrice straightened.*
"My lord makes a keen observation. There must be a first and perhaps I should undertake such a thing. To do my sex proud, as it were. You will be fine here while I am away, will you not?" *She asked coolly.* "Perhaps a few months..." *She pondered.* "It will be not problem for you to manage that long, no doubt." *She grabbed her shawl once more, drawing it up hurriedly.*
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Post by Richard III on Jun 9, 2009 10:56:57 GMT -5
"You would not dare!" Richard cried, attempting to struggle upright and failing. "You jest, lady, and it is most unseemly. And hardly an argument."
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Post by Lady Beatrice on Jun 11, 2009 13:21:36 GMT -5
*Beatrice paused, a shrewd gaze falling on Richard as she turned back to face him.*
"And I find it ill-suiting that you should take every opportunity to denounce one that has been sacrificing to see you tended well." *The statement was short, but not overly hostile. Well, not for Beatrice.*
"Need governs your respect. When you are well again, you would not be so eager for my company."
*She wasn't sure why the thought bothered her so.*
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Post by Richard III on Jun 11, 2009 13:32:07 GMT -5
Richard stared at her, his eyes wide in genuine confusion.
"I never denounced you," he said. "Not one word, of late, have I said against you. When I speak of men and women, thinkst thou that I speak of particulars? One cannot argue merely on individual grounds. And I sought your company before ever I was injured so grievously. Indeed, it pained me to be seen by you thus."
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Post by Lady Beatrice on Jun 15, 2009 14:18:33 GMT -5
*Beatrice cocked her brow, curious if doubtful.*
"Then I am more than a woman, but less than a man, my lord?" *She asked, eyes keen on his.*
"Is quite a marvel that I should manage both."
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Post by Richard III on Jun 15, 2009 14:25:12 GMT -5
"Can there not be a hierarchy within categories more general?" he asked. "If I prefer you above other women, does that negate my argument?"
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