Bk 2: chapter five (17)

“Rubbish!” she exclaimed and turned away.

“Where are my attendants?” he asked, but something told Amie he knew she had sent them away.

“Help me.” he said and she turned only to turn away again.

“For the Lady’s sake get dressed.” she said.

“Since there are no attendants, why don’t you help me?” he asked, and started to dress. She could hear him moving around behind her but could not dare to turn around.

“I brought your dinner. I will set it up.” she said and fled to the outer room, to his amusement.

She had barely calmed down when he joined her in the sitting room. She was sited before his well laid out dinner, waiting for him. He took his seat and unceremoniously started eating.

“So, tell this king why his wife graced his chambers.” he said and she frowned.

“Is it odd for your wife to grace your chambers?” she asked.