find that fascinating, Father Louis? You’re from Reims, that’s near the German-speaking lands.” “It is,” he said. “You’re well educated, my lady.” Ragna felt she had passed a test. She wondered whether Louis’s condescending attitude had been a deliberate attempt to provoke her. She was glad she had not risen to the bait. “You’re very kind,” she said insincerely. “My brother has a tutor, and I’m allowed to sit in on the lessons as long as I remain silent.”
