The doctor nodded. "There is a sedative in the tea, but there is also a strong painkiller. You need the sleep, young woman." He looked over at the baroness and Roger. I want strict bed rest for her, for twenty four hours. I will be back to check on her then. He did not hand the baroness a bill, as if she were a common client. Instead he would put the service on her tab.

The baroness looked over at Roger, who seemed prepared to sit by the bedside of the stricken captain. "Let's leave her now to her rest, Master Hawthorne." Roger nodded. He looked for a long moment at the captain and then followed the baroness out the door. As she was leaving the baroness pointed at a bell by the bedside. "Ring that if you need anything dear."