She looks a little worried
A very strange mood at that ball, from the beginning, but what could I do?
Everywhere it seems I was confronted with dark hints and insinuations.
As soon as I got involved in any conversation, it was subtly guided towards the topic of crime and punishment, interrogation and confession...
oh, such things, cushioned in euphemistic terms, are occasionally brought up in the best of company, for a certain titillation.
But it seemed like it was all anyone would talk about ... at least when they were talking to
me ... and the looks they gave me...when they thought I wouldn't notice... everyone knows something, except me?
I got... a little worried.
I tried to quietly leave.
'It would cause quite a scandal if you were seen to rush away from the festivities so soon. Did someone ... offend you? May we discreetly accompany you out?'
It's not like I could do anything.
This is were they brought me.
They would not have shackled me like this if the accusations they intend to bring against me weren't of the most abominable kind.
They are leaving me here, to give my hopes time to wither and die.
the accusations against her are groundless,
How much do they know?
How do they know?
Should I confess everything right away? No, it won't save me, and they will torture me even then, as they'll expect there
has to be more than what I gave up of my own will.
Can I win some time for the few allies I have to make a move?
Unlikely.
I fear they'll succumb to cowardice...