Back at the palace, Paulina couldn't help feeling anxious. She kept praying for the princess to escape safely. She didn't mind being punished on her behalf, but if the princess didn't want to stay here, she would support her in leaving. The only problem was with Prince Harold. He seemed to be a wise person, which would make it difficult for her to escape successfully. She really prayed that her mistress would be safe and that no harm would come to her. She continued to pace around Alicia's chamber, deep in thought, until she heard a knock on the door.
She turned to the door fearfully, praying it wasn't Beth coming to harass her because her mistress wasn't around. Or what if they had caught the princess trying to escape, so they were here to get her? She thought fearfully.