Isobel was working with only Meghan today. Frang was working with all of the other new women as Meghan was progressing faster and the others were all at beginner levels, plus it gave Isobel time to quietly pass on the next bit of misinformation.

"Meghan, tonight you must tell him that you spent all afternoon rolling bandages, almost as though we plan on going to war and that the day after tomorrow, I will be going with Frang and thirty riders to inspect the progress on his new house."

"Aye, Lady Isobel."

"You're progressing very well, Meghan. I'm very proud of you. You're working so hard to become better and...