The Choice

The accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty

The public decides the fate of the accused.

The innocence or guilt of the accused is determined by chance.

The king makes the final judgment on a person’s innocence or guilt.

has a strong sense of justice.

is generous to her subjects.

smells like Rosa Mundi.

has both a gentle side and a bad-tempered side.

“What did he steal?” and “Father, is it fair to conclude that he—”

“Of course. We are undeniably perfect for each other” and “Father, I love Thomas.”

“Do you think for a moment that I care what happens to you? Let me see her!” and “The princess’s face goes dark.”

“I beg you, just for a moment” and “He is audacious. It’s one of the reasons I love him.”

A peasant accused of royal theft is put on trial

A princess gives a servant one of her most prized possessions.

A princess tormented by jealousy holds her true love’s fate in her hands.

Hired mourners pretend to grieve for an accused criminal eaten by a tiger.

will rely on Lady Anne and Lady Helen to make the decision about Thomas’s fate.

has mixed feelings and contradictory ideas about what she should signal to Thomas

will send Thomas to the chamber that holds Lady Isabella.

will send Thomas to the chamber that holds the tiger.

jealousy

bravery

making choices

friendship