Rules of the Court

When I awoke, I found myself in an unfamiliar bed. For the first time Catherland's worried face came into view. She caressed my forehead and spoke to me lovingly. "You're finally awake, my boy!" "I..." My throat felt dry and hoarse, and I tried to speak, but could not. "Don't worry kid, the doctor just gave you the healing potion and there might be some side effects." " said the landlady, and called the maid to bring me a glass of water. The dry, hoarse feeling I had felt earlier subsided as the cool water trickled down my throat. I tried to sit up, but my head was still in a daze. He needed help from Catherland to sit up. "I'm sorry I made you suffer!" The catheran touched my cheek painfully, "If I had been there earlier, you wouldn't have been hurt!" "I'm not having an affair, believe me!" I continue to plead my innocence. "Of course, I believe you're innocent!" "Those rumors about you must be backstabbing," Catherland said. "I've sent a team to find out exactly who is spreading suc