As I opened my eyes I got a shock it was my neighbor Mr. Gupta. (Guptaji had come over to borrow some milk as his wife wasn’t in town. Let me descri...be him he’s 47 years, around 5’9, lean body but has a slight stomach.)Looking at him I froze and I could see even he was shocked. After a few seconds, as I came back to my senses as I realized that I was standing naked in front of my neighbour. I yelled at him, “What are you doing Guptaji? Get out of my house.” He quickly moved towards me and put. ‘I don’t understand, Cath.’ ‘I’ve been thinking about things, lots of things. I know I’ve been a bitch.’ Gloria hesitated. ‘You’ve been through a lot,’ she said diplomatically. ‘Daddy and I understand.’ ‘Can we talk for a while?’ A beaming smile split her mother’s face, lighting up her eyes where tears began to form. ‘Of course we can, darling.’ Putting the tray on the dressing table, she sat on the edge of the bed. ‘I’m sorry Mum. I’ve been horrid to you and Daddy and you don’t deserve it.’. It will either be from one of your men being paid to do so or from some poisoned water or food." He has already told you what you want to know." The others do not know that."The commander looked at my bloodied clothing and the mark on my armour but was very amazed at how my wound was already healing. He said, "You are lucky they did not use poison on their blades." I think so too."The next day I went back to the market but now I had six men in armour walking with me. The men I talked to. .The ant's nest was kicked over a day out of Comalee.Mrs Smeaton accompanied by Dusty Miller requested an interview with the Captain.With the exception of Elle Stanton and fourteen males (on the list provided) the Trainees and the other two widows wanted their discharge in Comalee. Dusty gave the reasons of the Trainees. Clare (and the Tulips plus Daughters) had not been surprised having been kept aware of events by the Companions and certain precautions had been taken.The disgruntled Trainees.