---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lady Catherine
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From the Journal of Lady Catherine,
Aunt of Thom and Alanna of Trebond
The Third Day of October
Today I arrived at Trebond with my two darling daughters. I've always adored Lord Alan, even before my dear sister married him.
My Coraminde and Driselda were ecstatic to see my nephew and niece, Alanna and Thomas. I hate that my angels love those little trollops so much. The poor motherless things don't have a clue how to behave in decent society, what with their father holing away with his books all the time.
Poor Lord Alan should not have to be alone anymore. I can fix his marriage status, of that I am sure. Once I've successfully become his wife, I will ship his urchins off to the convent-school, and be rid of them. My angels do not need their negative influence.
Later
Our stay at Trebond Castle has been cut short. I'd been making myself at home for naught but twenty minutes when I glanced at myself in the mirror. It's hard work, directing soldiers who don't have a whit of behavior instilled in them. As I was tucking one of my luxurious curls back into place, an apparition appeared over my reflection.
Needless to say, I was distraught. Then the ghost climbed out of the mirror, calling my name. I gathered up the gown that I had set out and flew from the room. I caught my angels' hands at the bottom of the stairs, and demanded that the servants bring my things back to my carriage. We are going home, and without so much as a glimpse of Lord Alan. Alas, it is sad that he never ventures from his home.
Many a blue moon will shine before I return to the haunted castle of Trebond.