Rose, of course, could not resist peeking under the parchment paper, and she was delighted. Anne, who was standing next to her, caught a glance and stared at it longingly, even after Rose had covered it with the paper again. "Alright, then!" Rose said, and she placed one of the breads on the table. "It looks delicious!" She was glad for the cheerful spirit and would gladly add to it.

When all were seated, Rose's father said a prayer and then father and Rose were helping everyone to food, serving the guest first.

"Where are ye from, Mr. Willaby?" Ben asked, when everyone had food. Bram broke off a rather large chunk of brioche while his father was distracted by the hearing.