The Night War

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death and religious discrimination.

Catherine explains that only her respective gardeners can see her. Miri accuses Catherine of being a murderer akin to the Nazis for her murder of the Huguenots. Catherine explains that she was willing to do whatever it took to stay in power. She describes the role of royals, including her own children, whose responsibility was to maintain power and privilege through strategic alliances rather than being happy. Catherine asks what language the song Miri sings is in; Miri admits that it is in Hebrew.

Catherine says that a priest once told her that Jewish people had horns. Miri becomes angry. Catherine assures her that her secret is safe; Catherine can’t talk to anyone apart from Miri. Miri tells Catherine about Nora and her plan to escape with her. Catherine says that Miri cannot leave, as she needs Miri for her garden.

Sister Annunciata comes to the dormitory; another person needs help to escape. Miri volunteers to help. It is a mother and a small boy. Miri successfully escorts them to Raven but trips on the way back to the convent. The German guards on duty hear her.