Chapter 51 Horse And Dress
As Sara and Rebecca were gently swaying on the horse, they heard the sound of another horse's hooves coming from behind. There were probably 2 horses.
"Hey, Revi, Sara!"
They turned around to see Robert's voice, and Marquis and Robert were walking together. Judging from their outfits, it seemed they had gone hunting.
'Hmm, what about his duties?'
"Grandfather, Uncle, good day to you."
"Um-hmm."
"Sara, did you try riding the horse already?"
"I got to ride with Miss Rebecca to get used to it."
"And how was it? Were you scared?"
"No, it was really fun! I'm looking forward to the day I can ride alone!"
Then, Marquis noticed the horn rabbits tied to Rovi.
"Wow, as expected of Lady Rebecca. You even caught 3 horn rabbits in this small gap."
"I'm grateful."
Rebecca, who can read the air, didn't say that I was the one who caught them.
"Sara, weren't you scared of hunting?"
"I won't be afraid of things necessary to live."
"Hmm, you're indeed Grandchester's daughter."
It seems that neither of them noticed that I was the one who caught the horn rabbits. If they looked closely, they would notice that Rebecca didn't have a bow, but preconceived notions are scary things.
"Grandfather, I want to learn Horseback Riding as soon as possible and go on a long ride with Miss Rebecca!"
"If you like it that much, we'll go to the ranch soon?"
"The ranch?"
"Yes. Grandchester also breeds horses, you know."
"Will I get to meet the horse that will carry me?"
"Probably."
"Then, I'll make Sara's saddle too."
At Robert's words, Rebecca turned to him and said,
"There are 2 saddles. I'd like to have her practice with a side saddle too."
"Ah, that's right, Uncle."
"No, wouldn't a side saddle be enough for Sara?"
Sara reacted against this.
"No, I also want to be like Miss Rebecca, riding a horse and hunting!"
"Is that so, Sara? You want to be able to hunt too?"
"Yes. As Grandfather said, I want to be a woman who can obtain food for the people during times of famine."
"Hmm, that's good."
A sidesaddle is a type of saddle designed for women to ride horses while wearing skirts. In fact, Sarasa had experienced horseback riding with a sidesaddle in the past. Horseback riding with a sidesaddle may look elegant from the outside. However, in reality, it's quite tough, and one has to stabilize their body by gripping the protruding part of the saddle with their legs.
Sarasa saw a scene in an action movie where the female lead was practicing shooting while riding a horse sideways, and she thought, "That's so cool I want to try it!" So, she gave it a shot, but the next day, she had unexpected muscle pain in her legs and it was painful to even walk. It may look elegant, but it's actually very hard. Some people can do it with ease, but she didn't think she could.
'It's already tough just to stabilize the upper body, let alone being able to hunt! I don't think I can do it!'
However, as a noble lady, practicing with a sidesaddle is a must. There's no way around it, so Sara gave up.
"I'll teach you horseback riding, of course, but you need to study etiquette more before the season starts. If you receive an invitation, you can't participate in children's tea parties or concerts."
"Can someone like me, as a member of Grandchester, participate too?"
Then, the Marquis lifted Sara up from Rovi's back and sat her down in front of him.
"No matter what anyone says, you are a member of Grandchester. You should proudly participate with your head held high."
"Yes, Grandfather."
Robert also brought his horse over.
"Let's make lots of dresses too. They're so cute!"
"No, no, no, Uncle! That's a waste of money. I'll outgrow them soon and won't be able to wear them anymore!"
"Then I'll make more!"
"Uncle..."
Robert has completely become a doting uncle.
"Please tell him too, Grandfather. Don't you think it's enough to have just a few kids' clothes?"
"No, it's normal for a noble lady like Chloe."
The Marquis was also doting.
"But Chloe is quite different. She always wants new dresses and shoes whenever there's an occasion."
"Chloe gets invited to tea parties at various noble houses frequently, so it can't be helped."
"Hmm, I see. That's how it is."
"That's how it is."
Chloe is a genuine Marquis lady, but Sara is a commoner, even if she claims to be from Grandchester. It's unfair to compare Chloe, who has been attending social events in the capital city since she was a child, to Sara, a commoner who has been cooped up in the countryside. It's pitiful for Chloe.
The 4 of them soon arrived at the main residence, leaving the horse grooming to the stablehands and returning to change their clothes. It seems Rebecca also decided to have someone else brush Rovi's coat today.
By the way, the horn rabbit Sara caught and the deer the Marquis caught will be served for dinner tonight. It seems they don't have the concept of "aged meat" in this era. However, it's likely that meat that's been stored without being eaten will become aged meat.
When Sara returned to her room, she found a message from the bureaucrats waiting for her.
'Let's meet in the study room again today.'
It seems something's happened. She disposed of the memo with fire magic and only told Maria, "Please arrange for us to gather after dinner."
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