Conquering the Duke
"Come, Emma, I want to show you something."
The Queen had advanced several steps to the exit of the hall. The noblewomen were left completely forgotten.
"Did you see that?"
"Yes, that woman is such a seductress."
"How can this be, even Her Majesty is being swayed by her!"
Three younger women were discussing within themselves. They knew their little tricks on shaming the woman would be fruitless and even more, they could give them the opposite effect.
"What should we do now?"
"The Martial Tournament is coming, that will be our chance. That woman is only a pretty face, nothing more. The mighty race of dragons is not that shallow."