The Talisman, Chapter 16: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Berengaria’s ladies exploit her jealousy of Edith, turning the Scottish knight’s devotion into material for court amusement.
2. After Sir Kenneth leaves, the Queen dismisses Edith’s protests with jokes about his appearance, nationality, and poverty.
3. Morning inquiries reveal that the Standard is missing and its defender has disappeared, prompting Edith to demand the Queen’s intervention.
4. Lady Calista reports that the knight faces Richard, while Berengaria offers religious vows and struggles to prepare herself.
5. Edith threatens to appeal directly to Richard when the Queen delays over her gown and necklace.
6. Calista persuades Berengaria to act, and the Queen hurries toward Richard’s tent with Edith and her attendants.

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Cosa notare

Edith places responsibility directly on the Queen. Her demand shifts attention from excuses and religious promises to personal intervention.

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