They crossed the border of Guizhou Province and were entering the Satrap's territory. A detachment from the garrison at Luodian was waiting for them there and escorted them all the way to the Yunnan frontier. There they were met by Wu Yingxiong, who, since protocol forbade him to see or even address his future bride, addressed himself solely to Trinket, thanking him effusively for his services as Marriage Envoy and thenceforth riding with him when they were on the march. Wu Yingxiong's arrival was the occasion of the first quarrel between Trinket and the Princess since they had become lovers. She sulked and stormed and threatened to accuse him to the Satrap of having raped her if he didn't soon think of some way of procuring her betrothed's premature demise. In the end Trinket lost patience with her and dealt her a resounding slap on the face. This produced nothing more than a giggle, but at least had the effect of restoring her good humour.

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