Diane looked at Deston. "Father said I shouldn't have lunch with Lord Martinez? Did Gavin talk to him about it already?" She paused, thinking over what he had said. "Well, for fun I sometimes read in the garden or take house keeping lessons with Madam Benway. Normally, in the mornings, I go to talk with Madam Benway about the needs of the day. There really isn't much in the way of entertainment for me."<br/><br/>*************<br/><br/>Masako was stopped at the king's door by Ritter Hasglow. "You are not allowed in there," he told her. "Your meeting isn't scheduled until later. I have to ask you to leave." He stayed in front of the door, a hand on his sword.<br/><br/>"What's going on out there?" The king's feeble voice came through the door.<br/><br/>"Baroness Masako is here, Majesty," Ritter Hasglow announced.<br/><br/>"I'm not ready for her," the king said. "Tell her to come back later."