"She's batty! Dorothy came to the castle after having her friend chop my dog to bits and she insisted on us putting out cheese for dinner and singing her happy birthday!"

He shook his head and winced as he realized all that'd come out.

"I'd say that they must look as if their gown cost at least the wages of a common worker for a year or so. I've not got the best eye but I'm sure if we had the money for it, we could probably hire someone who would.

"And I suppose you could hide with me."