Marianne was cursing herself for being too greedy.
'Never bet based on half-assed information.' That was the basic rule within her profession. As a spy she gathered information for the gambling house but it didn't restrict her from betting herself. In fact, they were encouraged to do so.
But the experienced spies often taught her not to be too impulsive. No matter how reliable a source is, always be cautious. No matter how much information a spy gathered, the interpretation of the information is what mattered.
She was one of the first to learn that Trid had been challenged by Coralaine. She relayed it to the gambling den who spread the news. But without all the details. They needed people to be present. The more spectators, the more gamblers there would be.
