“You may not believe it, but I have actually heard of the Maidenhair tree! Surely it comes from China?”
“It is supposed to be the oldest tree in the world and we were fortunate enough to have one at home which Papa had brought back from China when he was a young man. My mother healed a great number of people with it.”
“And now you have healed the Captain. So I am very grateful to you and the next time I come I am sure he will be walking about.”
“I think so too, Your Grace. Thank you once again for sending me here. Everyone has been so kind to me.”
“I am glad and if you need me, I will be in Paris for another two weeks or so before I move to Cambrai.”
He walked towards the door and, when they stepped out onto the landing, Shenda went downstairs with him.
Higgins was there waiting
