Chapter 260: Judging (3)
"Your hands," Annalise said, opening up Beatrice’s hands when she noticed a cut.
"It is nothing. Just a little something from trying to get the sword. It is evidence that I took part in trying to put down an attacker. Though I didn’t do much," Beatrice replied, feeling excited about trying to help Annalise.
"That is not true. The two of you helped to get the sword out of his hands. We need to wash off the blood," Annalise said, looking around for where there might be water for the two of them to wash up.
Beatrice had a handkerchief with her which she took out to wipe Annalise’s hands with. The nosey people outside looking for something to talk about did not need to know that Annalise killed someone. "This will have to be done until we get somewhere to wash up. My clothes don’t feel clean anymore, and I am sure you want to soak in water," she said.
Annalise stood quietly, watching Beatrice carefully try to wipe away the blood from her hands without hurting her cuts. She did want to get into the water and wash away any traces of the dead man’s blood. "We can try to walk the market later."
"There is no need for that. As long as we get to spend some time together, I am happy. I will take this as a sign that I am not in need of any more shoes or dresses. River will be happy to hear that. This also means that I should just shop with all of you when we head home," Beatrice said, balling up the dirty handkerchief now that Annalise’s hand was clean.
"I noticed you looking at charms. Were they for some of the knights?" Beatrice asked, pretending that she didn’t know it was for her son. "You should get them on our way out."
"I will since I have already paid for them. Your husband looks like he wants to talk to you," Annalise said, looking behind Beatrice at River and then Siena stepping out of the room.
"Right. I must comfort him next since he will be angry with himself for someone slipping by him. I can look forward to him holding me tightly tonight," Beatrice said, fanning herself with her hands.