Chapter 11
JOHANNA QUICKLY TOOK Roald into the bedroom, and then she went to look for Nellie. She had to tell the whole story over again, also about seeing the man on the Lady Sara a few nights ago.
Nellie’s mouth fell open. “But why would he be sneaking around on your father’s ship, Mistress Johanna?”
“Wouldn’t it be good if we knew that?”
There were many possible reasons why Auguste might have been walking over the deck, maybe spying on Li Han’s iron ship next to the Lady Sara. Maybe to do damage to Father’s business.
A chill went over her.
The door opened and a courtier came in. “Your Majesty, your father wants to see you in the Red Room.”
“I’m coming.” Johanna looked at Nellie. “Are you going to be all right with Roald?”
“I just give him the usual treatment?”
“Yes. Give him wa
