Out into the Larger World

She had decided that she had kept to herself long enough. There were interesting things out there to see, and people, hopefully, she could meet. She moved past the boundaries of the land that belonged to the Duchess, and away from the home that had been hers for the last several years. She would return to it soon enough, after she explored for awhile. The pack on her back contained some food, some clothing, and a book or two. She had arranged for the care of the animals she had taken in with the Duchess, and the woman had agreed, provided Carolyn returned in a few days. She moved past the line of trees and out into the larger world, thinking maybe she would head towards the nearest town.