In the morning Magara looked grave and Theola asked,
“What is the matter? Is something happening that you have not told me?”
“We are just a little worried, Fräulein,” Magara answered. “There are rumours that the King’s troops intend to attack the city! But you know how people talk.”
Fräulein,”She made an expressive gesture with her hands and Theola asked quickly,
“The General has said nothing?”
“Nothing, Fräulein, and that is what makes me think the people are gossiping because they are afraid.”
Fräulein,She paused before she said,
“Many in the city were so certain that the Lady Catherine was the Princess from across the sea who was to bring us peace and prosperity.”
“You mean that is what their Prime Minister told them?” Theola asked.
“Yes, that is what we were told,” Magara agr
