The sounds of war have reached the capital making the atmosphere was tense, the sounds of fighting which could be faintly heard in Tina’s house. Every rumble, every clash of their weapons, brought a new spasm of involuntary terror to her bosom, which was twisted into a painful knot of concern at her stomach. She spent her time with Hannah, Philemona, Moana and the twins sitting close in the room full of shadows, illuminated only with the feeble candle burning.

Beyond the huge door the real ...