Amidst the dramatic turn of events, the guards swiftly intervened, taking custody of Eleanor and escorting her away from the courtroom. The volatile atmosphere threatened to provide her with an opportunity to escape if left unchecked.
Witnessing this display, Queen Emma rose from her place with an anguished fury. In her torment, she vented her frustration on Lady Runa, blaming her openly for the judgment.
Her accusatory finger pointed at Lady Runa, she bellowed, "Insolent wench! Since your arrival at the palace, my family has endured nothing but suffering!"
As her venomous insults failed to rattle Lady Runa, and Henrie stood resolutely in preventing Queen Emma from reaching her, the queen's frustration reached its limit.
She abandoned her attack on the young lady and redirected her rage toward her youngest daughter, whom she perceived as the source of their troubles.
