In the commotion in the queue, a woman slapped the man who created the commotion. When the woman removed her hairpin and let it loose, the soldier immediately realized she was Lady Barkaley, Theda Helme Barkaley.
"How stupid; if this food is really poisonous, how come the effects haven't been seen for a week," Lady Theda said, "if you don't want to buy them, just leave this place. No one will mind. Those who buy will be full, while those who don't will be hungry. It's that simple."
After asking the soldiers to confine the man to the city jail, Lady approached Allen, who bowed his head.
"Take it easy," Allen raised his head again. Meanwhile, Jack, Pascoe, and Peter were still bowing their heads in fear.
