She stayed on the 4th floor and the flat didn’t not have a lift. I managed to reach her flat and she followed me a little panting and little tired. ...y this time we had introduced ourselves. She opened the door to her flat and guided me to her kitchen and asked me place the bags there. I was sweating as well. She offered my cold drink and asked me to please sit in the living room. She came back with a tray with 2 glasses of soft drink. And sat across me. She were having a general conversation. Standing up i straightend my skirt as mum came to the back door "hey Sarah" "what you doing out here in the garden" "uuh nothing mum" i "replied just getting some fresh air". There was a mass of movement inside as i stood still, they were going up down sideways exploring their new home."you haven't forgotton we are going shopping, have you" she asked. what now!! i replied, "Yes now, i have to get back to get dinner ready for your dad". "can i get changed first" i asked. "No need dear, nothing. ”“Can she do that?!”“She is my queen, and my benefactor. It is her right. She will, of course, spare me the public shame, and state that my ship is to be moored at a place of honor in Deptford. Still, I have sailed on my beloved Golden Hind for the last time.”“I am so very sorry, Francis,” Elizabeth said softly.After momentarily choking back a tear, Francis brightened up. “But enough talk of unpleasantness. I depart tomorrow for the New World, and I should like very much to spend one last. "I know little of Council, although perhaps more than most. They keep much to themselves. What knowledge I have comes from my taking charge of my father's house after my mother's death. And that includes his work. He works so hard that sometimes he would forget to eat unless I threaten to unplug one of his machines. Until he comes back, may I offer you a drink?" That would be nice," I said, more than a little surprised. "Thank you."She walked over to a console and pressed some buttons. In a few.