After what seems like ages, you arrive back at the Lady's manor. It is a large, beautiful home surrounded by a stone wall. Two armed servants guard the main gate. They open the gate as the litter approaches.
In the manor, Lady Jane leads you up a large staircase to her quarters. She has a whole suite of five rooms. Her main bedroom, her large washroom, a substantial closet, and your comfortable room are what she shows you. The fifth room has a large padlocked door. Your room is small but well equipped, with a bed, a dresser, a closet and a lamp. The floor has a soft rug covering most of it. You can't express your thanks enough to her.
"I'm glad I could do this for you, Simon. Now I suggest you wash up before dinner. I have a uniform for you, it should be in the washroom already. I sent up a servant as we came in. You can use my bath, I don't mind."
Overcome with gratitude, you thank her again. You make your way to the washroom and close the door after you. Curiously, there's no lock.
You head over to the bathtub and turn the hot water tap. This is a luxury that you've had only a few times in your life, and you're determined to enjoy it to it's utmost. Before you start to undress, however, there's a knock on the door.
"Simon?" you hear Jane ask.
"Yes m'lady?"
"Pass your clothes out of the door, if you don't mind. We're going to get rid of them. There's a full wardrobe provided for you."
"Yes m'lady."
You strip down quickly and pass your dirty, reeking clothes out the door. You drop them and shut the door hurriedly.
"Thank you, Simon." says Lady Jane. |