The following day went in Christmas preparations. With only five days left for Christmas eve, everyone took it on themselves to decorate the fortress with great enthusiasm and make the event worth remembering. George was sent out to cut the best Christmas tree that he could spot in Wales. Priscilla continued flirting with the twins, while Lady Helen and her sister Melrose were still at loggerheads.
As advised by the physician Marine was advised to rest in her chamber and not step out. This didn’t go down very well with her mother for it gave more opportunity for Priscilla to flaunt her beauty. And so was the same with Marine, the only difference was that she was annoyed at not being able to meet George.
“What did he say?” Lady Helen enquired curiously.
“Nothing,” Marine sighed.
“What d
