Rose got ready earlier than she needed to, eating only a little of her dinner because she was too anxious to eat—but more importantly, because she wanted to get ready well ahead of time.
The best time to check for maps or anything that would help her get away from the crown prince would be before he came to the room. If she left earlier than normal, she would have even more time to search the crown prince's bedchambers.
After she was all dressed, Rose made her way there. She didn't miss the stares the guards gave her, but she was here on a mission. Their stares hadn't bothered her before; they didn't bother her now. She was more concerned that they would stop her from entering, but they didn't turn her away as she had suspected.
When the door closed behind her and she knew no one else was in the room but her, Rose headed for the shelves filled with books. She didn't know what she was looking for, but she scanned through them, going through rolled papers, books, and documents.
