Chapter 10
" Get me out of here." I mumbled, holding on to him.
He walked with me through the hall, and at every table we passed, all the guests stood up, and the men began to celebrate, many of them shouting that it was time for the consummation of the marriage, and laughing with satisfaction. Even though I was beside myself, I found it embarrassing. At the end of the hall John turned and waved to the king and queen, all eyes were on us and there were many voices around us. He held me by the waist supporting most of my weight and led me into the hall.
When we left the hall and found ourselves in the empty corridor, with only the background of voices and music coming from the hall, he looked at me and still holding me asked:
" Would you like to walk for a while in the night air? Or do you prefer to lie down?"
" I prefer to lie down. " considering that I couldn't even walk.
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