This time, Danyla was admiring the flowers in Highgarden's gardens with her many girlfriends.
"How did the old man's face with its bloody tears on this weirwood turn into a maiden's silhouette?"
Miss Florent of Brightwater Keep suddenly pointed at the weirwood in the center of the garden and cried out in surprise.
The young ladies' attention was immediately drawn to it, and they all marveled at the miraculous change. Quite a few also showed signs of fear and alarm.
The stern eldest daughter of Earl Rowan of Goldengrove spoke with lingering unease.
"Why would this ancient tree suddenly undergo such a strange change? Could it mean something bad is about to happen?"
"I think this maiden's silhouette looks much better than that old face weeping blood!"
Miss Oakhart of Old Oak loudly interrupted Miss Rowan.
"Cousin, Her Highness has come to Highgarden, and now the weirwood has undergone this miraculous change. Surely it's a good omen!"
"Exactly! Highgarden now has a great dragon stationed here, too. From now on, its gardens will be filled only with young maidens' songs and laughter, with no more old men shedding sorrowful tears of blood."
Miss Fossoway of Cider Hall immediately chimed in.
Bethany spoke up as well.
"The weirwoods in King's Landing, Oldtown, and Holy Flame Island all bear this same maiden's silhouette. Is there anywhere in the Seven Kingdoms more prosperous than those three places? That's why I believe this must be a blessing from the gods!"
"Miss Bethany is absolutely right! It must be a good omen. I was mistaken, and I owe everyone an apology!"
Miss Rowan also realized how inappropriate her earlier words had been and hurried to make amends.
"You truly are Earl Rowan's eldest daughter, Miss Rowan. Your looks and temperament are exactly like his. I