Marianne awakes the next morning, ready to face the day. She dresses in her usual coat and breeches, and heads out to meet her father, the viscount.
"Father," she says with a smile.
"My son," the viscount replies, his own face brightening at the sight of Marianne. "How are you this fine morning?"
"I'm doing well," Marianne says. "I wanted to speak with you about something important."
"Of course, my boy," the viscount says.
"You know that I'm going to testify in court today," the viscount says. "What is it that you wanted to speak to me about?"
"I was hoping you could do me a favor," Marianne says, a slight tremor in her voice. "When you testify, could you please tell the magistrate that it was you who reported the information to Constable Louis? I'd really appreciate it." She says.
