Catelyn ignored the implied question. " I am not accustomed to being summoned like a serving wench, " she said icily. " As a boy, you still knew the meaning of courtesy. "
A cross in black ink attracted his attention; and it was opposite a name among the 'Deaths'. His blood ran icily as he discerned the words 'The Palace, Melchester'. But it was not she.
" Indeed, sir, I can't speak to that, " said Mrs. Poyser in a hard voice, rolling and unrolling her knitting and looking icily out of the window, as she continued to stand opposite the squire.