As soon as the King left the hall, the other Lords and Ladies followed him silently, not once sparing a glance at the two women, whose faces had gone pale in anger and humiliation. They stood rooted to their places, not knowing what to do. Although Davina wanted to leave after being chastened greatly in front of everyone by the King, she did not want to let go of the opportunity to introduce her daughter to the powerful man. This was the only opportunity she had, for she did not know when she would be able to meet him next.
Davina wanted to leave a deep impression of her daughter in the King's mind. And she had been successful at it, only that the impression of hers was not good. The King was furious at them, and she wanted to change it. Her daughter's wish and happiness were at stake, and she had to lower her esteem if she wanted the King as her son-in-law.
