"Mother?" cried Princess Estella as she woke up in bed. She found herself alone and she heard the soft conversation of guards posted outside her door. Her sister must have ensured that she would be safe. She had a pounding headache so she opened the door and ordered the guard to fetch her some peppermint ointments and drinking water.
The guard was unsure of what to do, he alerted Queen Matilda, who slept in a room just beside hers.
"My darling how are you feeling?"
"I'm feeling better, Mother how long have I slept?"
"For about a whole day," replied Queen Matilda.
"I am hungry."
"I'll make you something warm to drink and I'll get you some bread."
"We've sent for our cooks from Weiss to serve us while we're here."
"Sounds splendid I do miss Martha's soups."
"I will go now to the kitchen and come up with a tray. Rest my child, I shall not be too long."
