"What do you think?" Isabella's voice filled the room. She stood in front of the mirror, adjusting her hat and coat. Tonight, she was dressed as her alter ego, Richard. Excitement coursed through her body as she tipped her head like a gentleman.
"My lady—" Judith began.
Isabella cut her off, knowing exactly what the young girl would say. "Judith, you worry too much. I'm telling you, everything will be fine," she said, trying to reassure Judith for the hundredth time.
Despite her mistress's attempts to sound confident, Judith couldn't shake the worry that had clung to her ever since Lady Isabella discovered the new gambling house.
"What if Lord Leofric finds out? He'll be furious!"
