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E by her lack of objection Burke must have filled her in It was fortunate she hadn’t told Elle

The courier saluted Severin "At your orders, Milord"

"Return to Noyers and tell irl, Elle See that she gets all the way to the palace," Severin said

"Very well, Your Highness," the courier said before bowing fro off

Elle and Fidele followed after hie of the courtyard Elle stopped "Severin," she shouted "I’ll be back I pro Fidele into a trot to catch up

Severin watched her go, staying outside long after she had disappeared When he finally went inside he felt a great deal more confident, and the knot of worry loosened

His servants had assembled in the hall--for once without dramatics or sly antics They were as serious and staunch as they were the day Severin explained the curse to theers intercepted plans for an assassination My assassination"

Severin rolled his stiff shoulders, nodding to the soldiers who passed hi, Sir," a soldier said, approaching frolanced at the , Captain Remon"

"I have the newestover a letter "A courier arrived lanced at the letter, he saw --a complaint in Severin’s failure to send a letter with the returning courier the previous day

"Very good, thank you," Severin said, briefly ski it in his pocket

"Any additional orders, sir?"

"Not yet Was the courier taken to the kitchens?"

"He was, Sir"

"Good I wish for him to make the return trip today, but heoutside

"I will see that he is informed of your desires, Sir"

"That is all, Remon Thank you"