"Most?" The Lord Chancellor asked.
She nodded quickly. "He stirred once. I soothed him. He quieted."
"And then?"
Agnes's fingers twisted tighter. "Then the Princess of France fell ill in the corridor."
The Lord Chancellor's eyes sharpened. "Princess Madeleine?"
"Yes, my lord. She was passing in front of Lady Bella's apartments when she suddenly went down. I heard the commotion. The guards rushed forward, but she forbade the men to touch her."
"Continue."
"The guards called for a woman. I was nearest." Agnes lowered her eyes. "They asked me to help."
"And you left the child?"
Her face crumpled. "Only because he was sleeping, my lord. And only because I thought—I thought I would be gone for a moment."
"How long?"
"No more than fifteen minutes. I helped the princess to her feet. She was weak and in pain. She leaned heavily on me, and I took her to the infirmary."
"Did the princess enter Lady Bella's apartments at any point?"
"No, my lord."
"Be certain."
