Isobel and Teárlag went to check on the status of the dress first. Jinny diligently toiled on the garment and she happily showed Isobel how far she'd come.

"It should be done well ahead of time, Lady Isobel."

"Jinny, I knew how long this would take to get done. Have you been working on this all night?"

"Not all night, Lady. I did get up early this morning so I could get an early start. I want to make sure it's ready, you know, to make up for tearing your dress yesterday and your strapping."

"I earned that strapping, Jinny. I knew the rules and broke them. It wasn't your...