The Friday 56: Captive Queen

Freda over @ Freda's Voice has taken over the hosting of this fun weekly meme. All you have to do is:


* Grab a book, closest.
* Turn to page 56, find the fifth sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of the blog.
*Post a link along with your post back to Freda's blog
*Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest or most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST!

It's a war, no less," Henry declared. "I must leave for Normandy at once. The rumor is that Louis plans to attack it in my absence."
"Then this is our first farewell," Eleanor said, the last traces of her rancor evaporating.