The scullery's the part of the castle where all the cookin' and cleanin' and laundry is done. And the Lord Protector's really the King of England, but he goes around callin' himself "Lord Protector" instead.
[Though Robyn has no idea what he could be protecting anyone from, when all he does is push people around.]
He's the one who said I have to work there, and Father just says we have to follow the Lord Protector's rules. My whole first day was nothin' but work, but everyone keeps sayin' that work is prayer and that it's good for you.
[In her time, it's not uncommon for kids to be put to work if they can't go to school, but that doesn't mean she has to like it.]
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[Though Robyn has no idea what he could be protecting anyone from, when all he does is push people around.]
He's the one who said I have to work there, and Father just says we have to follow the Lord Protector's rules. My whole first day was nothin' but work, but everyone keeps sayin' that work is prayer and that it's good for you.
[In her time, it's not uncommon for kids to be put to work if they can't go to school, but that doesn't mean she has to like it.]