The Noble Wall

Clarence embraces the injured Katrina with a heavy heart, filled with guilt. The next day, she is relieved to hear him call her "a precious woman" and sees his joy at her gift, and the two head to the royal castle. Katrina has decided to let go of her lingering attachment to the Sashaval family, but the queen who awaits them looks stern at Katrina's appearance, which differs from what she was told. Faced with the intimidating presence of royalty, Katrina is reminded of her own status and is almost overwhelmed by feelings of inferiority once again—