"Chittering little wenches..."<br/><br/>Balthazar knew Aurora would be able to hear such comments, and he smiled as he considered how these silly little girls would sound wailing in the throes of agony and extasy.  There were few pleasures he'd missed more than that during his long imprisonment.<br/><br/>And sadly, he couldn't do anything untill Herrick came within his still rather limited reach.  And that he knew would not happen untill these twittering maids finished their work and reported the Princess ready for company.<br/><br/>He let his thoughts wander again to considering how best to use Aurora's ladies in waiting not bothering to shield his thoughts from the young princess.  After all, a spark of desire might well make her more ready for what he intended.