The consensus last week seemed to be that continuing was the best option. While I would have loved to give you the end of that scene, it was only four sentences, so instead we'll head right into the next scene, which is also the start of Chapter 24. Same crisis, different perspective.
“What is it? What is doing this to them? How can you not know?” The queen demanded angrily. There was not a woman in Frandia who had as much power as she but there was no order, no command she could give that would fix this problem.
“I beg your majesty’s patience. I am doing my best to determine the cause of the illness.” The physician replied calmly.
I wouldn't want to be in his shoes at this moment. That is one high-pressure situation, treating a princess of the realm and the daughter of another powerful family as well and not knowing what you're treating.
This weekend is the opening of the new Cinderella movie, and I will be taking my daughter to see it. That means I'll likely be late on most, if not all, of my WeWriWa visits, but I will get them done. :)
Kate