CHAPTER THREEThey reached Gibraltar without suffering too much from a rough sea in the Bay of Biscay.
Valona was quite right in thinking she would not be seasick.
She managed to spend a great deal of time on deck watching majestic waves break over the ship’s bow and did not mind occasionally being sprayed herself.
Lady Rose stayed mostly down below.
The second day they were out, Valona suggested,
“You know, Rose, you really must start learning the language of Larissa, because you will be asked to make a speech as soon as you arrive.”
“Why should I have to do that?” she asked rather disagreeably.
“Mama told me that when Royal persons arrive in a foreign country, they are always met by the Prime Minister and Members of the Cabinet. After they bid you welcome, you are expected to repl
