Antelope knew that that was caused by the antidote he had given her. It was not ready, but he gave her still. Trunk did warn him that he would be doing more harm than good. Now, Mara was laying motionless on the floor. Antelope rushed to her. He checked her pulse, it was not there. He had to confirm with the rest that Mara had died.
A complete shock and silence befell the palace. They were all pouting and sad. They were at the table. They had been there for some time. They also wondered what would be happening now that Mara had died. She had said that they would be freed but they saw no movement as yet.
Antelope was sobbing bitterly at the balcony. He wanted to be alone. The guilt that he carried was enough to cause a stroke. He wept bitterly. No-one could understand his feelings at that
