Varcola Gilpaen 20th - The Baroness' Cruelty & The East Wing Continued

Later

I have been made to wait in the stables for the past day, stomach gurgling as Klove did not come hither to retrieve me. It happened that the wolves remained at rest just outside the walls of the stable, so that sleep proved difficult to claim at this time also.

Wearied, I have continued my host of notes adding in my secondary journal a copy of all my notes from the principal journal, in the event that this one should be lost. It would appear that the gift from Abbot Friedhelm has proven of some use, though at the time I did not think that it might.

I have almost concluded my notes and must say that I have come a long way since my initial trust in the Baroness, in spite of the little time that has passed. I have reached the conclusion that she in no way is trustworthy, or ought to be looked upon as simply some harmless old woman.

Upon my return Sieghild, I shall inform you of all else that I have observed, and not put into writing for there is ample more that I did not dare to put to paper. For the moment though, it might be wise to cork the ink-bottle, set aside the pens and to wait for Klove, whom I do believe I just heard opening the gates!