Chapter 120

Pèigi's family arrived around 1:30, the priest a half hour later. Rowena sent Sìleas to waken Catrìona after the priest arrived. Sìleas found Catrìona sitting in a chair by the ashes of the cold fireplace.

"Lady Rowena said the funeral's to start soon. Sent me to fetch you."

"Thank you, Sìleas. I'll be down shortly. I'm afraid I don't have a mourning dress."

"I doubt the dead care, Lady. Your most