Final examinations (2)

Eliza is more knowledgeable than her sister. She spent most of her time reading, hidden from the court intrigues. If she has a fault, it's her naiveness.

She doesn't have much experience in dealing with people.

Yet, she answers the questions almost as precisely as Lorene. There's still much difference between the two. One level, at least.

Lorene was taught by tutors, while this one learned on her own. It's only natural that she's not as eloquent and precise as my cousin.

When asked about the flood, the first thing she does is to tilt her head and ask: «how many months?»

It's the first time someone has a question to ask for details. The counsellors hold their breath, surprised and amazed that a forgotten Princess has enough brains to consider the whole situation, not just a few details she was given.

In fact, this question should be evaluated by the kind of questions one asks to collect information. It's not about the answer.

«Five.»