An Unlikely Duchess
“Sarah cried rushing over to Rebecca with false concern. “Whatever can have happened to you?”Rebecca was too distraught to do anything except let Lady Sarah guide her gently to her feet and lead her back toward their box.“Come now, it cannot be that bad. Let us get you something to drink and you will feel better.”She poured a dark liquid into a goblet and pressed it into Rebecca’s shaking hands.“Drink, dear. You will feel as good as new.”Rebecca drank deeply. She tasted wine but something else t...oo, a cloying sweetness that was at odds with the deep flavour of the wine.She grimaced as it burned a trail down her throat.“What is that?” Rebecca asked.“Why, tis the punch you were so excited about tasting.”“I am not sure that I like it. It tastes — strange,” Rebecca choked out as the fire built in her throat. “It is burning. May I please have some water?”“Of course, but drink up first. Otherwise you will not feel the effects.”Rebecca’s head began to swim.MoreLess
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