- The Cook agrees with the Minstrel that the Baker has small gambling debts
- The sacks of flour began to disappear a month and a half ago, just when the Baker came to work at the Palace
- The only strange thing that the Cook has noticed these last few days is that the Chamberlain, Pierres de Cruzat, asked for a lemon for breakfast. Did he want it to go with his bacon, or something else?
- The Cook’s alibi: she was preparing dinner in the Palace kitchens with her whole team