"Would you go help Adalgoth with those babies?" Gotho asks, after hugging her back and stowing away her spindle. "Rauthgundis and Alaric -- go fetch eggs!"

The two oldest children grumble, but go outside to do as they're told. Liuta starts grinding flour for the pancakes, and Gotho fetches milk. She looks much better, again, than she did the last time. Spring helps her to finally recover her strength.

Teja, his arms full of kittens, goes to talk to Wachis.