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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 3020021" data-attributes="member: 3448">A few minutes later, Abigail returned with the Master of Protocol.“Do you know all of the people who were on the trip to Tarsh?”“Of course, your grace.  Her grace your grandmother, may she reside in light forever, brought only the smallest group of attendants on that embassy.  In addition to her grace, the embassy consisted of Bishop Williams, three ladies-in-waiting, the Knight Guardian of the Pillow, Lieutenant Zachary of the Archducal Guard, and three guards.  Her grace and I selected all of her companions for the trip, except for the three guards.  Lieutenant Zachary chose which guards would accompany her grace.”“Who were the ladies-in-waiting?”“Lady Cecilia, Lady Zenia, and Lady Brenda.  Such an unpleasant trip…  Poor Lady Brenda died of a burst blood vessel in her brain while in chambers in Tarsh.”“Lady Cecilia… not Alistair’s aunt Cecilia?”“No, Dame Katherine.  Cecilia is a common name among our noblewomen.”“Did Lady Brenda have a particular role in the embassy?”“Yes, Dame Katherine.  She was the Archduchess’s wardrober.”“What of the other two ladies-in-waiting?”  asked Dame Brionna.  “Did they also have specific duties?”“Yes, of course.  With such a small group, every person had to have a role.  Lady Zenia had charge of the accommodations and the private purse.”“And Lady Cecilia?” asked Alistair.  Seeing the Master of Protocol’s reluctance, he added, “Tell us her role in the expedition.”“Very well, your grace.  Lady Cecilia was the representative of the Mouth on this trip.”  The Master of Protocol was slightly surprised when everyone relaxed slightly at that news.Dame Brionna asked, “What families are Lady Cecilia and Lady Zenia from?”“Lady Cecilia is from a minor noble family in the Duchy of Canberry proper.  I would have to consult my books to remember which one… a family of manor lords from one of the outlying counties.  Lady Zenia is a Brightspan, from a collateral line.  I believe that she is a niece of the current Duke.”The group exchanged meaningful glances.  “Thank you, Master.  Please wait in one of the adjoining chambers in case we have further questions.”“As your grace wishes.”“I’m thinking Lady Cecilia first,” said Kit.  “As the Mouth’s representative, she’s more likely to know useful things.  And the more we know before we talk to Lady Zenia, the better.  We have to assume that she’s a traitor.”Alistair nodded, and Dame Brionna stepped out of the chambers.  A large number of guards watched several of the adjoining suites.  As Dame Brionna stepped out, the talented lieutenant who was organizing things saluted.  “Ma’am.  As the people you’ve sent for arrive, I’m putting them in separate secure rooms, and placing guards with them and outside the room.  To protect them from outside threats, and to make sure none of them can threaten or influence the others.”“Very good, Lieutenant.  Has Lady Cecilia arrived yet?”“Yes, Captain.  Shall I send her in?”“Please.”</blockquote>

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