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"Of course," Annabelline replies. "You need to be fully briefed if you're to be convincing as my stepmother."

"That's not what I meant. I mean before I'll decide whether to do it at all. In particular, would I be expected to have" - you shudder at this point - "sexual relations with the king? I wouldn't be willing to do that. The very idea is disgusting."

Annabelline laughs. "If what I've heard from Estelle's maidservant is correct, that shouldn't be a problem. She and my father sleep in adjoining bedchambers, but apparently she keeps the connecting door firmly locked. Tells him that she has 'women's troubles' that prevent them from having any nookie. She's frequently visited the bedchambers of several handsome courtiers, though. Of course my father doesn't know about that. Believe it or not, but he still dotes on her."

1. She goes on: "Let me tell you more before you make up your mind."
2. She goes on: "But you don't have any choice but to do what I require of you, if you want ever to get your old body back."
3. Maggie, who is in the room but has been silent until now, says something.

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