Bab 168: Scene CLXVIII

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"Yes. You have been here for some time I believe I hope your stay has been delightful."

"... It has." — Glancing at the man concentrated on appreciating the gracefulness of his wife as she leaned to take the refilled cup of wine, enthralled by the cleavage her dress allowed to peek at from his place, Dorothea took a moment to control the disgust in her sound.

"I have met many people..." — The princess continued, displeased yet still yearnful as well as lustful for in her mind the men she used to satisfy her wants were recalled gladly as her hand played with the thin length of her cup. — "And I finally met you, Ewelina… oh! An idea has occurred to me. Now that his grace has said he does not want my company…"

"What would that be." — Aslak immediately replied, dubious of what the princess could suggest while his wife glanced tranquil… reckoning the mention of her husband's blunt comment she would excuse to any other if not for it was Dorothea who received it.