Meanwhile in the village of Soren, unlike Itri, who seemed to be excited and joyous, Samantha was quite relaxed and she carried on with her morning duties as she usually did. "Sammy, I am exhilarated to be visiting the kingdom capital. How do you think it looks? Is it as good as the people who have been there described it be?" Itri's delighted voice fell on Samantha's ears who was preparing the dough for the breakfast. There was still an hour or so for Nigel, Madam's Lily's son, to pick them up.
Before Samantha could give her any reply, Madam Lily entered the kitchen, wiping her wet hands on her apron. The kitchen was bustling with activity. Yet, her eyes searched for Samantha who was at the farther end. Picking up her pace, Lily approached the two girls and heard Itri's animated voice as she questioned her friend.
