"It is indeed. Call a carriage and we will go and rectify your mistake."

"But... I can't... you can't..." the man stuttered and looked terrified. "It is night, it won't be safe for a Lady to travel up the mountain."

"Do you not have men in your employ who can accompany us and keep us safe?"

"I will arrange it immediately, Lady." He turned and almost ran away down the hall.

Cal picked up her satchel and followed him at a sedate pace.

Her father sat in a ...