Roland was old and had to go to bed early. Around nine o'clock, he said he was sleepy and retired to his room. Kevan helped him in returning to his quarters. Just as she reached the doorway, he turned back and instructed Larissa, "Clean the table."

Larissa paused for a moment, then nodded in acknowledgment. "Okay,"

Edmund and the others had left together, so only Larissa was in the main house. This New Year's Eve dinner was sumptuous, and the table was adorned with a wide array of dishes. As