The Princess And the Rogue

Authors: Jordan St. John

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“Agnes, the sisters rejoiced at the safe return of their adopted daughter, Scarlett. Their happiness was short-lived, however, when she told them she had to return to Greystone Castle. “I must help the king,” she said. “All of us will be in danger if the realm falls.” The sisters understood.The four of them met with Sister Miriam, who was the most knowledgeable in medical matters. Rand listened intently as Scarlett explained to Sister Miriam what she had discovered. From Scarlett’s description o...f the odor she had smelled in the king’s chamber, the good sister deduced the nature of the poison. “It comes from the crushed pits of a rare fruit,” she said, as she prepared a vial containing an antidote. “Administer this. It will reverse the effects of the poison. It acts very fast and that is fortunate. Almost as soon as he drinks it, he will revive, but you must hurry. Soon it will be too late.” * * * Within a day’s time, they were to be on the road again, but not before Rand managed to take the princess aside for a private discussion.“Sister, do you have a place here, out of earshot, where the princess and I might talk?”MoreLess Read More Read Less