[As Jasper adjusts Celestine in his arms, Hendrik think about how pleasant it will be when she is old enough to hold up her head and sit up in Jasper's arms. It will be fun to see what catches her attention and what will hold her curious eyes for an extended amount of time.]

Root vegetable stew and roasted chicken. It sounds like they are hopeful for venison in the next few days, so that may be something to look forward to. Dessert dishes will be berry cobbler and pear tarts.

[Pear was at least not so incredibly sweet that he may be able to enjoy it.]