Adeline beams as if she has won me over, but little does she know I'm scoping every corner for my next escape. Though the Palace could be a true challenge. I've never stayed somewhere that was so large it had to have wings. Nor have I been in the custody of such a powerful man. She helps me rise from the bed.
She’s very patient with how slowly I move as she takes me to the next room where there is a warm bath drawn for me. The tub is made of white porcelain with gold accents. Very fitting for Versailles. Wonderful smells of lavender and vanilla dancing around the room. I think there may be some oranges and chamomile too.
My mouth waters at the thought of oranges. There was a booth once in the market near the tavern that had them. The booth master had been kind enough to give me one, an
