Delia hummed, pretending to think it over. She looked at Tina hopefully before standing.
"You are right, Tina. That girl is just a soldier's daughter! She can't be allowed to continue her plans against the king. Gather enough maids to clear out her things from the castle."
Tina smiled and hurried out as if she had just been waiting for the chance. Delia went to the room Laurel had been staying in and directed the maids to dump all of the girl's things save the jewelry that was much too beautiful to be in that girl's hands.
She thought back to the ripped gown and huffed. She wondered if Basil had managed to replace the gown yet. She hoped he hadn't wasted the money on the girl as she wanted a new gown of her own from that dressmaker.
Then Laurel arrived, flushed and furious. She struggled against the maids, but as Delia expected, she didn't have to move as Tina argued with her.
It was exhilarating to see her so furious. It served her right for embarrassing her on her wedding day.
