I smiled softly at her. “I can see to my own things. I wish to rest a while, so you may go about your normal duties.”
Mayda nodded. “Sister Magdalena will fetch you when it is time for our late meal, if that is agreeable.”
With my assent, both women turned to leave.
“Mother Mayda?” I called. “Is it safe to correspond from here? I would like to be in touch with those who might give me a better idea of what is taking place in the rest of the kingdom.”
Her smile was benevolent. “Of course. I will have my messengers on standby should you need to send communication urgently. Though I would advise not to use your true name. Is there another by which those whom you address would know you?” Before I could answer, she laughed. “Oh, I remember now. Corinna. Is that right?”
I squeezed her hand
