— Your Highness, I apologize for returning unannounced and violating your decree. But when I heard the news, I just couldn't do anything else!
Selman Hirsch, the faithful assistant of the second princess, bowed his head in front of her in sincere remorse for his transgression. But the pretty girl with blue eyes, looking at him, only sighed softly.
«It's okay, I understand,» she said, trying to sound confident. «You don't have to blame yourself. But… Have you managed to find out anything during this time?
Selman faltered for a moment, his confidence faltering. He knew that the expectations placed on him were high, and he did not want to disappoint his mistress.
«I…» he began, gathering his thoughts, «Your Highness, throughout this time I have been carefully monitoring Lady de Walt and her entourage. However… I have not been able to reveal the Crown Princess' plans.
«Really?» Jerica asked, her voice soft, but there was a hint of disappointment in it.
