The two ladies in the Italian ship had taken some time just watching the people in the other vessels, but after just a short while, they moved down to their shared cabin to put everything in order.<br/>As the younger one made herself look presentable, the older one tidied up the room and checked the trunk with her lady's dresses.<br/><br/>"There is only black here, my lady", she complained, somewhat alarmed.<br/>"I am aware of that. I chose everything myself", the younger one replied.<br/>"Why, my lady? People will believe you are in morning."<br/><br/>The young lady smiled and nodded.<br/>"Oh, that, too. But that is not my point. I want to make myself as unattractive as possible. And if possible, do not speak to anyone about me."<br/>"What do you mean, my lady?"<br/>"I can be just about anyone who has gotten an invitation. It is a masked ball, right? Well, let us keep our masks on at all times."<br/>She stopped speaking and the two of them finished whatever little they had to do, before finally going ashore for some fresh air.