The rather arrogant laughter was particularly grating to Katya's ears; it was clear that her adversary intended to provoke her. However, he seemed to have forgotten who he was dealing with. Such petty tricks were truly beneath her notice. Still, Katya had to admit that his words did strike a nerve with the Kingdom.
If her father, the king, had heard these words, she could not be sure how he would react.
But now, facing the famously composed herself, Komer's thoughts might need revision.
