The knight nodded, smiled tightly.<br/><br/>"Come along, then.  We will depart in two days.  Must have enough time to prepare matters."  She turned to her accompanying servants.  "See to the particulars and inform Her Majesty."<br/><br/>Bringing the horse nearer, she offered Karen a hand up.<br/><br/>"In the meantime, I accept my duty as hostess to see to your safety, comfort, and entertainment.  A proper bath, I think, and then you should come visit my personal chambers after supper.  By then we ought to have everything in motion."