‘Mistress,’ Rory warned, ‘I think you step a bit further than your cane can reach.’ Turning to Sara, he said, ‘Harness the bays to the large wagon, and take yourself, Esmie, and the children. Collect Mac, Dilly, and Berry, too, and go enjoy the day. You two worked hard and the pressings came in faster than we expected. Maddie, baskets enough for that mob,’ Maddie gave a shallow curtsey and hurried back to her realm, ‘and I don’t want to see any of you about the Hall until sundown!’ Rory took a large bite of bacon to show the subject was closed.