She didn't eat. She can't eat the food served to her. "Where is my maid?" she asked trying to start a conversation after she ordered him to sit and join her. The boy was hesitant at first and looked in the direction of the prince before he sat before her.
"Your maid left, Your Highness," he answered. She frowned. "Did I send her away?" she asked again. She wanted to know if this vessel was a tyrant. "No, she connived with the enemy for the ambush," he said. She raised his brow at him. "That's what I heard," he added.
"What's your name?" she asked again. "I'm Alfred, Your Highness," he replied. It's a Christian name, she thought. Do you know what year and what country this is? The boy was confused by her questions. This is still your country, Angolia, Your Highness; soon we will reach my country, Antolia, and it's the reign of King Edward, His Highness' father."