>>18294745>[A royal meeting of all the maids, butlers and nurses. One well-dressed man, portly though he be, speaks through his moustache. No one else dares make a sound.]“As you are all no doubt aware by now, some of your fellow staff have been removed from their positions. You will ask no questions about them, now or at any time. Anyone seen speaking to those members’ families will be removed. Anyone heard speaking out of turn will be removed. This is your only warning.”
“Her Majesty is due any day now. I remind you all to keep your mouths shut in her presence. Do not mention the father. Do not look her in the eye. Her... sickness can make her unpredictable. If any of you at all cause any undue stress to your Queen... you will be removed.”
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