The royal physician arrived almost immediately after the servants were sent for, accompanied by the chief midwife and several experienced midwives who quickly took charge of the birthing chamber.
There was no time to waste.
The women moved with efficiency, preparing everything that would be needed while the royal physician remained close by to monitor Rosalind's condition in case any complications arose.
Before long, everyone who was not needed inside was asked to leave the room and wait outside, hoping and praying for a safe delivery.
By then, the entire palace had awakened.
The Queen's cries echoed through the chamber and carried into the corridor, making every person waiting outside hold their breath.
