Chapter 50 Becoming A Trader

• The two great iron gates of Rose Hall slowly opened, and Catherland and I stepped out of the carriage. The steward of the estate stood on either side of the gate, and all the servants and maids awaited our arrival. I looked out into the crowd, but there was no sign of Princess Madeleine.
• It was not until we were ushered into the great hall of the Hall by the butler that we saw the late arrival of the Princess Madeleine. The gold roses embroidered on her red dress stood out as she walked right in front of us. " said the Princess Madeleine, with a radiant face, as she bowed respectfully to the Queen of Castile.
• "Forgive my disrespect, Your Majesty. There was so much going on at the Hall, and I had to attend to myself, that it took some time. I have not been back for so long and there is so much to repair in this estate." Madeleine said, glancing at me, then with a deliberate look of surprise on her face, "Miss Emily, why are you here?"