He lacks patience, Averil says inwardly. Finally she is slightly displeased with him. But everyone has faults. I’m not particularly patient myself— I interrupt her. “Now I have to teach you two things—gambling and dancing. Once they put you to bed and things become quiet, slip out the back door of the inn. I’ll meet you there, and we’ll go somewhere I can teach you without being interrupted or suspected.” Will there be more soup? “No. Stop thinking about your stomach. And pace yourself—you don’t want to become ill from all the rich food. Another thing—don’t yield your body to the prince yet.
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