Middanhal

After lying sleepless in her bed, Kate rose with the other kitchen girls and attended to her duties as usual. Breakfast was prepared and served before dirty plates and cups were brought back. There was a constant flow of servants entering and leaving the main kitchen room throughout the day, but Kate's tasks kept her confined there for several hours. Eventually though, Cook told her to refill the kitchen vessels.

Near the kitchen was a small room like a well, where a ...