Seeing that the conversation was going well, Lina gently poked Rabi with her finger and whispered, "Why don't you join them? Isn't it boring to sit here quietly the whole time?"
Rabi shook her head, and Lina did not insist. Instead, she continued listening to the conversation with a smile, occasionally adding a comment of her own. Although the women were discussing ordinary matters, Lina still managed to pick up quite a bit of useful information.
The procession continued at a moderate pace. Despite the carriage's luxurious interior and thick purple velvet cushions, the constant jolting left Lina's backside aching. They traveled for approximately four hours, stopping briefly to rest along the way.
