Unless she had more gypsies in her cart, the woman had come alone.
"I am Allen the Wiseman. I hear you are Queen Gypsy." Then he added in gentle tones, "We lost many in the sanctuary during the plague. Have the gypsies suffered the same?"
"I am not alone as I appear young man. I've sent the others to find a better spot for us."
She'd called him a young man. Allen felt quite bashful at the compliment."It is nice to have you in our humble kingdom. I hope you will consider a permanent spot."
"Thank you. We've traveled much to avoid the plague. My old bones could stand to be in one spot for a change."
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