The night came and Shilla made her way through the west gardens, into the small woods and towards the back gate. She wanted to open it, but felt a presence behind her. She turned sharply, but a hand covered her mouth.
"You are the maid, yes?" a male voice asked and Shilla nodded.
"Lead the way." he said and she turned back into the woods. Though she did not feel the person following her, she knew he must be close. This must be the person her lady asked her to go bring. How he entered, she could not begin to wonder. She approached the lady who sat on a bench in the dark with only a lantern and Mrs. Muburg by her side. Before she could open her mouth, a shadow flashed and a figure was kneeling before the lady.
"D'huile, you've taken time with your sister, I hope. You've been watching Walt
