The Warrior QueenThree of the player wagons were painted like elaborate jewel boxes, in a riot of clashing colours. Splashes of gold added to the splendid gaudiness. The scenery wagon was different. Carved of dark wood, it bore sparse highlights of gilt, which accentuated the shadows beneath the carvings. At a distance the carvings appeared random, but up close they resolved into faces. Mina guessed they represented the audience, laughing at the jests and foolery of playing. To her, their wide-open mouths and haunted eyes suggested torment.
As she reached the back steps of the wagon, the carvings resolved again into random patterns. She shuddered, but the thought of seeing Aldo drew her on. Knocking, she opened the door and entered.
The inside was also of dark wood, plain and serviceable
