Chapter 27

Sitting in the room in Croydon Eleanor tried to remember the last few days. She had ridden comfortably enough in Fann’s arms on the way to Hever, and then a doctor had come. After that everything was either blank or very fuzzy. Apparently, she had slept in the carriage for a day and abed two days. Today they had to see the king. She shook her head trying to clear the fog and the room continued to spin after she stilled.

“You will ride in the carriage today. Your ball gown is not fit for horseback.”

“I know.”

“You are not going to argue?”

“I am not fit to ride.”

“Are you in pain?”

“I... Fann why do I feel so odd? What did you do to me? I can hardly think. I do not even know if I am sitting still or swaying around.”

“The doctor thought it best if you remained abed and as still as possible for a few days. He left a potion to help you sleep.”

“I would never have taken a sleeping potion.”

“It was what was best for you.”

“Did you make me take it?” He didn’t answer. “Fann, I can’t see the