How Does Pixie Picket Change Throughout The Novel

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"Aurelia's Gifts" is inspired by "Pixie Picket." Pixie Picket takes place after a hostile takeover of the throne of England. Randolph Rowle was in charge of smothering the princes in the tower. He used and abused his wife, Bridget. She gave him seven children, but none lived more than a year; their deaths were suspicious. Bridget was happy when Randolph left to lead the war, although he left her no food or money. The night he left, Bridget heard moaning outside. She thought it was a hungry passerby and she opened the door. At first glance she thought it was a child, but soon realized it was not a typical child. This child had a face of a grown woman. The creature told Bridget that her name was Pixie Picket. Picket asked for food and the Bridget

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