“Good. And there’s nothing else you haven’t told me yet, is there?” asked Vashta. “You don’t have some other magic reagents key that might open…hell, I don’t know, the emperor’s undergarment drawer?” There was an awkward silence. I glanced back at Miljin, who looked on, uncomprehending. “Well…” said Ana. “You don’t,” Vashta said flatly. “I’m afraid we do, ma’am,” said Ana. “We have found a second key.” “I was joking!” cried Vashta. “I’ll joke no more, if the gods shall hear them as wishes and make them true! Where did you find it?”
