Chapter 9
"I wish to see the Lady again, Randolf.” King Leondis and Lord Randolf were eating a quiet breakfast together in a small dining room off the Central Throne Room.
"Which Lady is that?"
"You know the one. The Lady Rozlynn.” The King wasn't sure if his friend was toying with him or not. "Why did she think she was not invited to the ball?"
"She wasn't," Randolf replied, stabbing another slice of smoked ham before continuing. "The Lady Rozlynn has no noble background that I can determine. She is from a small village on the northeastern end of Lake Estonan and has nothing to offer the Kingdom."
"You know, she left the castle before I could meet her a second time," Leondis said absently. "I instructed Duke Haren to make sure she did not leave, but somehow she managed to slip by the
