-Abigail-

The children and I are on our walk, it was the week before my mothers brother was due to arrive here to meet me or rather me us. I had finally the courage to send the letter back to Mr Fraser organising a date of arrival. 

"Look, Mama." Rebekah Grace pointed out to sea. It was Ross "Come, Hen." Rebekah Grace pulled her brother away  as I held on to Isaac and Emily. The five of us made our way down and when we arrived he was back and dressed.

"Papa! Papa!" The children screamed running over to him. He knelt down to catch them and hug them

"We saw you swim away." I chuckle setting down the twins

"No I'm still here" he assured. Ever since...that night the two of us seemed to reassure each other that we were still here.

"And I." I breathe.

"Papa will you stay with us to collect sea treasures." Henry asked hopefully

"I wish I could but there are some things I have to do. But I promise next time we will collect enough sea treasure to fill all our pockets." he lifted Henry up and twirled him around making him laugh. Letting him down he kisses, Rebekah Grace, Isaac, Emily and me before grabbing his things and heading off. We spend the next hour or so combing the beaches before returning home.

Henry and Rebekah Grace are practicing  their reading while i am making bread. I hum sailor song as I kneed the dough, the door opens and closes. Yet I continue on in my own little world.

"Pretty song that, what it be?" Prudie breaks the bubble and I blink clearing my head of it.

"Just something I heard, somewhere." I brush her off. she hums and leaves the kitchen.

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If the children could live on the beach they would, they would live, breath and eat there. It where Ross found us one again running in and out of the water, splashing each other. Today however, Agatha was finally receiving her headstone and a small service.

"Ah you got me!" I joked "You got me. I'm gonna get you!" the squeal as I chase them and pick Rebekah Grace up.

"Abigail!" I stop and turn to face my husband "We must leave now or we'll be late for the service." He comes over to me and I meet him an lean up as we kiss. I run my knuckles over his cheek.

"I'll get my coat you round up the children." he groans jokingly. I run past him and slip on my coat and fascinator.

"Alright everyone, come here." he caught Isaac "Henry take Rebekah Grace's hand. Emily..." he took Emily's hand and guided her over to me. I put my own shoes on and helped everyone with theirs.

"Now remember, as we pay our respects to Aunt Agatha, we must be very quite, not a peep." I warned them as we joined Caroline and Dwight on the walk to Sawle church. When we arrived I saw Morwenna.

"Cousin, dearest. come, stand with us." I insist

"Actually..." Reverend Whitworth was about to protest

"She'll stand with us." I snip he relented and Morwenna took my side. I link my arm through hers as the children line up in front of us.

"Friends, fellow servants of God." the reverend began "We are gathered here today at the behest of Mistress Warleggan and Mistress Poldark, to honour the life of Agatha Mary Poldark. How fortunate was that great lady to have know in her lifetime such esteem and devotion and in death to be spared a turmoil and strife which now threatens us all." I leaned into whisper in Ross ear.

"We all know she'd thrive on it." I glance at him as he tried to hide the smile of truth

"shhh." Henry tells me off

"War with France. Election looming. Disorder and riot at every turn." the reverend went of on  a tangent.

"Get on with it." Rebekah Grace and Henry chime.

"Yes. Of course. How blessed are they that they have passed through the Vale of tears and now lie down in flowery fields beside the lamb of God. Praise be." he concluded 

"Amen." they began to disperse.

"Disorder and Riot. Do we hear rumour of such in Truro?" Dwight wondered

"Nothing that won't be quelled by our firm response from our magistrates. If the situation worsens, you will not hesitate ...to read the riot act." Sir Francis respond aim the last part to George. I notice Henry was about to say something.

"Not a word!" I warn him and his shoulders sag. Elizabeth moves to lay her flowers

"Oh, no, no. Indeed. Elizabeth." Elizabeth comes before us.

"Your presence here today was appreciated. It saddens me that it took so long to supply a headstone. It was not for want of affection of her." Elizabeth stated to Ross .

"At least not on your part. Abigail on yourself did well." he replied place back at me with a smile.

"Does your face always look like that?" Rebekah Grace asked. i looked down to see she was point and back up it was at George.

"I told you...

"Okay we're going now. The last thing we need to you two starting your own riot." I turn to my cousin. "Morwenna, always know that you are strong and loved." I leaned in a little closer

"No matter what the old pig head says." I whisper then kiss her cheek

"Thank you Abigail."

"Come visit us, soon okay.  I insist and bring John Conan as well." hugging her I take the children away before they can cause more mischief. I waited for Ross only Caroline came over .

"Sir Francis is coming over to Nampara, Ross accepted." i groan in exasperation. Caroline picked up Emily and I got Isaac.

"Let's go we must make haste."