Curtsy and prostrate yourself to the Lord and Lady, otherwise you shall receive a beating," a voice said to Lady Eleanor a nd her daughter from behind them.
Lady Eleanor was about to disobey, then thought of her daughter, Sarah. She told Sarah (her son Cuthbert in disguise) to do as she is doing to save her from a beating.
Countess Gwendolyn gave a hysterical laugh. "See how the high and mighty have fallen, my lord? Now they respect our high position and prostrate themselves before us. Soon all in this land will be in our hands and we shall rule over everyone of them."