"Oui," he agrees, "but still true." Then, returning to the topic, he continues, "When Bartolomé was human, he was heir to a great fortune, which Belle wanted to control. But she is no lover of children, so Musette was assigned the task, as she will do anything her mistress bids. He was not meant to be brought to us as a boy, but he was thrown from his horse and his skull was crushed. He was dying, and as his next brother was only five -- far too young -- Belle bid Musette to take him."
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Date: 2009-08-07 03:56 pm (UTC)