Anastasia and the Queen ate breakfast together that morning before heading to the chapel to pray. Since they had heard nothing about the two princes' conditions, the Queen was still quite worried.
They had just finished praying and were preparing to return to their chambers when a maid delivered the news that Duchess Anita was seeking an audience with the Queen.
"Let's go," the Queen invited Anastasia. She had sent a message to the Duke's residence, asking them to investigate Anastasia's poisoning, so she was certain that the Duchess had come to report the findings. As such, Anastasia needed to be present.
Duchess Anita and Elizabeth were already seated when Anastasia and the Queen arrived. The two stood up and bowed to the Queen.
"Your Majesty," they greeted in unison.
