The Master of Heralds rapped his staff, bringing all in the immense room to their feet. One by one, the jurors filed in, taking their seats, to sit in silence. It was only after they were all seated that Lord Somerset rose to his feet.
"Master of Heralds," he began, "has the woman been located?"
"She has, my lord," the man replied, "and is preparing to give her statement as we speak."
"Good," said Somerset, "then send her in, if you would be so kind."
"Of course, my lord," said the herald. He turned to the doorway that led to the cathedral offices and nodded at the guard stationed there. The guard dutifully opened the door, revealing the witness.
Nikki took Marcy"s arm, guiding her out to the floor to sit in the witness"s chair before moving to her own seat beside Arnim and Gerald.
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