Julie was completely at a loss how to react. Normally she would have been inclined to join in a toast to fallen comrades, but with the heinous accusations suddenly leveled against LeChance it was hard to show him support. Given the lack of evidence—and the fact that both the assassin and the gypsy she had never met had exactly zero credibility with her—it was impossible to form an opinion. To be sure, on the surface LeChance did not seem the type to kill children for fun—but some madmen could show superficial charm.<br/><br/>With all this uncertainty the princess was content to remain silent and see how others responded.<em>At least their conflict does not involve us or the Aserit directly.</em>On the other hand, it definitely was not helping to set the mood for peace talks.