Dismal Fates
In subsequent weeks, I cast myself into my part-time work and my final preparations for Beth’s and Joel’s visit with gusto. What little I had seen of Ina’s chosen fate disturbed me, but I had a feeling that Hans would downplay my fears. It seemed like Teuton priests always defended their own, even when a priest mistreated his wife. Or he would say that since Walfrid and Ina lived in Berlin, their affairs were not under his jurisdiction. There was no Teuton Council of Berlin since Northern Germany was historically Saxon territory; therefore, any priest with a narcissistic bent could relocate there and work his schemes without oversight.
Instead, I hoped to voice my concerns to Lady Muniche at the May dances, for perhaps she would have some sage advice on the matter. I could b
