Location: Biltmore House Pond on January 12, 1907 at ten in the morning
Location: The sounds of Lyanna coming up for air in the pond
Lyanna Asher: Man. That is not getting any easier.
William Vanderbilt: Lyanna give me your hand.
Lyanna Asher: William? What are you doing here?
William Vanderbilt: I was taking a walk and decided to stop by the pond. An that's when I saw you come up.
Lyanna Asher: That makes sense. Thank you.
Location: The sounds of William helping Lyanna out of the pond
William Vanderbilt: You ok?
Lyanna Asher: I'm ok. I don't think traveling through that pond is not going to get any easier. That's for sure.
William Vanderbilt: I'll take your word for it. Here put this on before you catch a cold.
Lyanna Asher: Thank you.
William Vanderbilt: You're welcome.
Lyanna Asher: How long was I gone for?
William Vanderbilt: You were only gone for a day.
Lyanna Asher: Really. I was only gone for a day.
William Vanderbilt: That is correct.
Lyanna Asher: Well that's good to hear. It definitely makes things less suspicious that's for sure.
William Vanderbilt: Agree. Why don't we get you back up to the house and get you into some dry clothes.
Lyanna Asher: Sounds like a good plan to me. Thank you.
William Vanderbilt: You're welcome.
Location: The sounds of them walking up the small hill and making their way towards the main house
Location: Biltmore House Lyanna's Bed Chambers forty-five minutes later
Lyanna Asher: Ah much better. Thank you Asporça. I really appreciate it.
Asporça Jenero: Of course my lady. I am happy to help.
Lyanna Asher: But still thank you.
Asporça Jenero: You're welcome.
William Vanderbilt: Is it safe to come in?
Lyanna Asher: Come on in William. It's safe.
Location: The sounds of William coming into the room
William Vanderbilt: Wow you look beautiful.
Lyanna Asher: Thank you William. That means a lot coming from you.
William Vanderbilt: Of course.
Lyanna Asher: So what do you want to do today William?
William Vanderbilt: Would you like to come and see the horses with me?
Lyanna Asher: I would love to. Let's go.
Location: The sounds of the both of them walking out of the room and making their way out of the house
Location: Biltmore House Stables twenty minutes later
Lyanna Asher: Wow this is really cool William.
William Vanderbilt: Have you never been in a stable before?
Lyanna Asher: Actually never. This is my very first time.
William Vanderbilt: Well I will show you around and introduce to you to all of the horses.
Lyanna Asher: That would be wonderful. Thank you William.
William Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Come.
Location: The sounds of them walking over to some of the stalls
Lyanna Asher: Who's this guy?
William Vanderbilt: This is my father's horse. His name is Tallen. My father has had him for about six years now.
Lyanna Asher: He's beautiful.
William Vanderbilt: I agree.
Lyanna Asher: What kind of horse is he?
William Vanderbilt: He's a mustang stallion.
Lyanna Asher: Wow. Now who's this one right here?
William Vanderbilt: This is my adoptive mothers horse. Her name is Nave.
Lyanna Asher: Hi Nave. It's very nice to meet you.
Location: The sounds of Nave saying hello
William Vanderbilt: She's also a mustang stallion as well.
Lyanna Asher: Well she is beautiful.
William Vanderbilt: I agree.
Lyanna Asher: Who's this handsome fella?
William Vanderbilt: This is my horse.
Lyanna Asher: He's beautiful.
William Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Lyanna Asher: What's his name?
William Vanderbilt: His name is IItutan. I've had him for about five years now.
Lyanna Asher: Wow that's an awesome name.
William Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Lyanna Asher: You're welcome. Who's this beauty here?
William Vanderbilt: This is my sister Cornelia's horse.
Lyanna Asher: What's her name?
William Vanderbilt: My sister named her Chocalate.
Lyanna Asher: Chocalate?
William Vanderbilt: Yes Chocalate. That's like her favorite food and her horse has the same shade as one of her favorite chocolates. Hence the reason why she named him Chocalate.
Lyanna Asher: Ok. Nothing wrong with that. Whatever makes her happy. Right?
William Vanderbilt: Agree.
Edith Vanderbilt: There you two are.
William Vanderbilt: Good morning mom. How are you doing this morning?
Edith Vanderbilt: I'm doing good. How are you doing this morning William?
William Vanderbilt: I'm doing good.
Edith Vanderbilt: Good morning Lyanna. How are you doing this morning.
Lyanna Asher: I'm doing good thank you for asking.
Edith Vanderbilt: You're welcome. So what are you two going to be doing today?
William Vanderbilt: We haven't figured that out yet. What are you planning on doing today mom?
Edith Vanderbilt: I'm thinking about going to a horse auction that's happening today. Because we need a couple of new horses for the estate. Would the two of you like to join me?
Lyanna Asher: I would love to join you.
William Vanderbilt: Same here. I am totally fine with that.
Edith Vanderbilt: Excellent.
William Vanderbilt: When and where is the auction at?
Edith Vanderbilt: It's about five miles away from the main house and its being held at noon. So are you guys up for it?
Lyanna Asher: I'm in.
William Vanderbilt: Me too. Shall we get going?
Lyanna Asher: We shall.
Edith Vanderbilt: Agree. Well then lets get going.
Lyanna Asher: Sounds like a good plan to me.
William Vanderbilt: Agree let's go.
Location: The sounds of the three of them walking out of the barn and heading towards the carriage that was waiting for them
Gerald Otter: My ladies. My lord.
Edith Vanderbilt: Gerald.
Lyanna Asher: Gerald.
William Vanderbilt: Gerald.
Location: The sounds of them going inside the carriage and it begins to move towards its destination
Location: Five Miles Away from Biltmore Estate The Horse Auction at eleven-thirty in the morning
Location: The sounds of the carriage stopping right in front of the entrance to the auction
Lyanna Asher: Wow this is incredible.
Edith Vanderbilt: You're right about that Lyanna. Horse auctions are really cool.
William Vanderbilt: She's right about that. They always do good when it comes to horse auctions.
Location: The sounds of them walking into the auction and start looking around
Lyanna Asher: Wow their is so many horses.
William Vanderbilt: You're right. They definitely have a good selection today.
Edith Vanderbilt: Agree.
Lyanna Asher: Wow look at this horse over there.
Location: The sounds of them walking over to the horse stall where Palomino Appaloosa mare is at
Lyanna Asher: She is so beautiful. What kind of horse is she?
William Vanderbilt: She's a Palomino Appaloosa.
Lyanna Asher: She's beautiful and so gentle as well.
William Vanderbilt: I agree and she seems to really like you.
Lyanna Asher: I think you might be right.
Horse Auctioneer: The horse auction will start in less than five minutes.
Edith Asher: Shall we?
William Vanderbilt: We shall.
Lyanna Asher: Agree.
Location: The sounds of them heading towards the area where the auction is being held
Horse Auctioneer: Welcome to todays horse auction. We will be auctioning both mustangs and Appaloosa's today. So I hope your ready. So let's begin.
Location: The sounds everyone clapping their hands
Horse Auctioneer: Are first horse that we will be auctioning off is brown and white Appaloosa stallion horse. With brown spots on the lower part of its body. He is three years old and good for both farming and personal riding. We will start the bid at five dollars. Do I hear five dollars.
Bidder Number Twelve: Five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Five dollars. Do I hear ten dollars.
Bidder Number Eight: Ten dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Ten dollars. Do I hear fifteen dollars.
Bidder Number Fourteen: Fifteen dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Fifteen dollars. Do I hear twenty dollars.
Bidder Number Twelve: Twenty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Twenty dollars. Do I hear twenty-five dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thrity-five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Thirty-five dollars. Do I hear forty dollars. Thirty-five dollars going once. Going twice. Sold. To bidder number twenty-five. Congradulations to bidder number twenty-five.
William Vanderbilt: Great job mom.
Lyanna Asher: I agree with William. Well done Edith.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you. It's not my first time at a horse auction.
Lyanna Asher: Definitely not.
Horse Auctioneer: Alright are second horse that we will be auctioning off today is a white and brown mix Appaloosa mare. She is two years old and she is good for guests that you have at your home. We will start the bidding at three dollars. Do I hear three dollars.
Bidder Number Two: Three dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Three dollars. Do I hear six dollars.
Bidder Number Five: Six dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Six dollars. Do I hear nine dollars.
Bidder Number Seven: Nine dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Nine dollars. Do I hear twelve dollars.
Bidder Number Two: Twelve dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Twelve dollars. Do I hear eighteen dollars.
Bidder Number Five: Thirty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Thirty dollars. Do I hear thirty-five. Do I hear thirty-five. Ok thirty dollars going once. Going twice. Sold to bidder number five. Congradulations to bidder number five.
Horse Auctioneer: Alright are third horse that we will be auctioning off today is a dark brown and white Appaloosa stallion. He is three years old. He is another good horse to use as a companion horse. We will start the bidding at five dollars. Do I hear five dollars.
Bidder Number Twenty: Five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Five dollars. Do I have ten dollars.
Bidder Number Nineteen: Ten dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Ten dollars. Do I hear fifteen dollars.
Bidder Number Fifteen: Fifteen dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Fifteen dollars. Do I have twenty dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thirty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Thirty dollars. Do I hear thirty-five? Thirty-five. Ok thirty dollars going once. Going twice. Sold to bidder number twenty-five. Congradulations to bidder number twenty-five.
William Vanderbilt: Good job mom.
Lyanna Asher: Great job Edith.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Horse Auctioneer: Alright are fourth horse that we will be auctioning off today is a white and brown dot Appaloosa mare. She is three years old. She is a good farming horse. We will start the bidding at three dollars. Do I hear three dollars.
Bidder Number Two: Three dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Three dollars. Do I have six dollars.
Bidder Number Nine: Six dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Six dollars. Do I have nine dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Twenty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Twenty dollars. Do I hear twenty-three dollars. Twenty-three dollars. Do I hear twenty-three dollars. Twenty dollars going once. Going twice. Sold to bidder number twenty-five. Congradulations to bidder twenty-five.
William Vanderbilt: Good choice mom. Good choice.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you William.
Lyanna Asher: Well done Edith.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Horse Auctioneer: Alright are fifth horse that we will be auctioning off today is a brown and white Appaloosa stallion. With brown spots on its backside. He is three years old and he is a fantastic companion and competition horse. We will be starting the bidding at six dollars. Do I hear six dollars.
Bidder Number Thirty: Six dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Six dollars. Do I hear twelve dollars.
Bidder Number Twenty-Six: Twelve dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Twelve dollars. Do I hear eighteen dollars.
Bidder Number Thirty: Thirty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Thirty dollars. Do I hear thirty-five dollars. Thirty-five dollars. Do I hear thirty-five dollars. Thirty dollars going once. Going twice. Sold to bidder number thirty. Congradulations to bidder number thirty.
Horse Auctioneer: Alright are sixth horse that we will be auctioning off today is a white and brown patch Appaloosa stallion. He is three years old and he is a fantastic companion horse. We will start the bidding at five dollars. Do I hear five dollars.
Bidder Number Two: Five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Five dollars. Do I hear ten dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Ten dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Ten dollars. Do I hear fifteen dollars.
Bidder Number Two: Fifteen dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Fifteen dollars. Do I hear twenty dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Twenty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Twenty dollars. Do I hear twenty-five dollars. Twenty-five dollars. Last chance twenty-five dollars. Twenty dollars going once. Going twice. Sold to bidder number twenty-five. Congradulations to bidder number twenty-five.
William Vanderbilt: Fantastic job mom.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Lyanna Asher: Great job Edith.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Horse Auctioneer: Alright are seventh horse that we will be auctioning off today is a beautiful black mustang stallion. He is three years old and he's a fantastic working horse. We will start the bidding at five dollars. Do I hear five dollars.
Bidder Number Four: Five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Five dollars. Do I hear ten dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Ten dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Ten dollars. Do I hear fifteen dollars.
Bidder Number Four: Fifteen dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Fifteen dollars. Do I hear twenty dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Twenty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Twenty dollars. Do I hear twenty-five dollars.
Bidder Number Four: Twenty-five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Twenty-five dollars. Do I hear thirty dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thirty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Thirty dollars. Do I hear thirty-five dollars. Thirty-five dollars. Last call for thirty-five dollars. Thirty dollars going once. Going twice. Sold to bidder number twenty-five. Congradulations to bidder number twenty-five.
William Vanderbilt: Well done again mom.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you William.
Lyanna Asher: Well done.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Horse Auctioneer: Alright are eighth horse that we wil be auctioning off today is a Chocalate brown mustang mare. She is three years old. She is a good working horse and perfect fo farm life. We will start the bidding at five dollars. Do I hear five dollars.
Bidder Number Three: Five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Five dollars. Do I have ten dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Ten dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Ten dollars. Do I have fifteeen dollars.
Bidder Number Three: Fifteen dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Fifteen dollars. Do I have twenty dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Twenty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Twenty dollars. Do I have twenty-five dollars.
Bidder Number Three: Twenty-five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Twenty-five dollars. Do I have thirty dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thirty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Thirty dollars. Do I have thirty-five dollars.
Bidder Number Three: Thirty-five.
Horse Auctioneer: Thirty-five dollars. Do I have forty dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Forty-five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Forty-five dollars. Do I have fifty dollars. Fifty dollars. Forty-five dollars going once. Going twice. Sold to bidder number twenty-five. Congradulations to bidder number twenty-five.
Horse Auctioneer: Alright are ninth horse that we will be auctioning off today is a beautiful dark Chocalate mustang stallion. He is four years old. He is a good working horse. We will start the bidding at five dollars. Do I hear five dollars.
Bidder Number Twelve: Five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Five dollars. Do I hear ten dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Ten dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Ten dollars. Do I hear fifteen dollars.
Bidder Number Twelve: Fifteen dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Fifteen dollars. Do I hear twenty dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Twenty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Twenty dollars. Do I hear twenty-five dollars.
Bidder Number Twelve: Twenty-five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Twenty-five dollars. Do I hear thirty dollars.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thirty-five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Thirty-five dollars. Do I hear forty dollars. Forty dollars. Last call forty dollars. Thirty-five dollars going once. Going twice. Sold to bidder number twenty-five. Congradulations to bidder number twenty-five.
William Vanderbilt: Well done and good job on the choices of horses.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you William. That means a lot coming from you.
Lyanna Asher: Great job Edith.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Lyanna.
Horse Auctioneer: Alright are final horse that we will be auctioning off today is a white, brown and yellow patch palomino Appaloosa mare. She is two years old and she is a fantastic companion horse. We will start the bidding at five dollars. Do I hear five dollars.
Bidder Number Two: Five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Five dollars. Do I hear ten dollars.
Bidder Number Eight: Ten dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Ten dollars. Do I hear fifteen dollars.
Bidder Number Eleven: Fifteen dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Fifteen dollars. Do I hear twenty dollars.
Bidder Number Thirteen: Twenty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Twenty dollars. Do I hear twenty-five dollars.
Bidder Number Sixteen: Twenty-five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Twenty-five dollars. Do I hear thirty dollars.
Bidder Number Five: Thirty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Thirty dollars. Do I hear thirty-five dollars.
Bidder Number Six: Thirty-five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: Thirty-five dollars. Do I hear forty dollars.
William Vanderbilt: Fifty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: I hear fifty dollars. Do I hear fifty-five.
Bidder Number Six: Fifty-five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: I hear fifty-five dollars. Do I hear sixty dollars.
William Vanderbilt: Sixty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: I hear sixty dollars. Do I hear sixty-five dollars.
Bidder Number Six: Sixty-five dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: I hear sixty-five dollars. Do I hear seventy.
William Vanderbilt: Eighty dollars.
Horse Auctioneer: I hear eighty dollars. Do I hear eighty-five dollars. Do I hear eighty-five dollars. Eighty-five dollars. Final chance eighty-five dollars. Eighty dollars going once. Going twice. Sold. To bidder number thirty-two. Congradulations to bidder number thirty-two.
Lyanna Asher: William. Did you just buy my favorite horse.
William Vanderbilt: Yes I did. You needed a horse of your own sooner or later. So I thought why not get the one that you really like.
Lyanna Asher: Thank you William. That means a lot thank you.
William Vanderbilt: You're welcome.
Horse Auctioneer: Congradulations to all of those who got horses today. Would everyone report to the table where you pay for your horses please. Please report to the place where you pay for your horses please.
Edith Vanderbilt: Shall we go and pay for the horses.
William Vanderbilt: I'm ready.
Lyanna Asher: Let's do it.
Location: The sounds of them walking over to the place where you pay for the horses
Auction Reciever: Hi are you here to pay for horses.
Edith Vanderbilt: Yes I am.
Auction Reciever: Excellant. What bidder number are you.
Edith Vanderbilt: Number twenty-five.
Auction Reciever: Alright you owe one hundred and eighty-five dollars for all of your horses.
Edith Vanderbilt: Here you are.
Auction Reciever: Thank you. We'll have your horses deliver to you by the end of the day. Depending on where you live.
Edith Vanderbilt: Have them delivered to Biltmore House.
Auction Reciever: Of course Lady Vanderbilt. They will be there by the end of the day.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Auction Reciever: Of course. Next.
Location: The sounds of William stepping forward
Auction Reciever: Hi are you here to pay for your horses.
William Vanderbilt: Yes I am.
Auction Reciever: What's your bidder number?
William Vanderbilt: Number thirty-one.
Auction Reciever: You're total amount is eighty-five dollars Mr Vanderbilt.
William Vanderbilt: Here you are.
Auction Reciever: An your horse will be there by the end of day. Alongside lady Vanderbilts.
William Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Auction Reciever: You're welcome.
Edith Vanderbilt: Is everyone ready to head home?
William Vanderbilt: I'm ready.
Lyanna Vanderbilt: I'm ready too.
Edith Vanderbilt: Ok lets head on home.
Location: The sounds of the three of them heading towards their carriage and the sounds of them getting into the carriage and the sounds of the carriage making its way to Biltmore Estate
Location: Biltmore Esate Stables at four thirty in the afternoon
Lyanna Asher: Thank you again for my horse William. She's so beautiful.
William Vanderbilt: You're welcome. What are you going to name her?
Lyanna Asher: I think I'm going to name her Alaca.
William Vanderbilt: That's a beautiful name for her.
Lyanna Asher: Thank you.
William Vanderbilt: You're welcome. You ready to head inside?
Lyanna Asher: I'm ready. Let's go.
Location: The sounds of both William and Lyanna making their way inside the main house
Location: Biltmore Esate George Vanderbilts Office at five in the evening
Location: The sounds of Edith entering the room
George Vanderbilt: Edith my love. How did it go at the horse auction today?
Edith Vanderbilt: It went very well. I got us some really good horses for the Esate and I managed to stay under the two hundred dollar limit you gave me.
George Vanderbilt: Excellant my love. How much did you end up spending?
Edith Vanderbilt: One hundred and eighty five dollars.
George Vanderbilt: Well done my love. Well done.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you. Well I'm going to go and do some sewing. I love you.
George Vanderbilt: I love you too my love. I love you too.
Location: The sounds of Edith leaving the room