C53 King 53

It was the opportune moment for the Duchess of Angeau. She executed her gesture in a split second and no one saw her take out the vial, uncork it, pour its contents and put it back in her sleeve. She had emptied it entirely and had barely had time to see the translucent liquid pour into the cup than it had mixed with the sweet drink. Her own glass in hand, she had done most of the work