"Regrettably, I have heard it only from Scattered Rumors, but it is said he is of the Noble Estate. I have a Mind to keep an Eye on any possible Concealed Provisions being drafted regarding Rights to Feed on One's Peasantry, or any such Vile Practices."

“Ha, I feel like both nobles on the rights committee would have some explanation of why it’s a necessary evil and vote in favor. I’ll keep an eye out.”

"I am not Favorably Impressed by the quality of the Nobility, for the most part, though the Archdukes seem an Exceptional Class. Perhaps it is proximity to her Majesty that matters."

“Probably. The queen is like an archmage but with swords, and I think that paladin might be her second in command. Good might rub off on the nobles they work with a lot?”

Both of the people on rights who Enric mentioned are archdukes, but she’s probably trying to be safe from politics. Archdukes might be able to put a truth spell on you and ask if you’ve ever insulted them, or something. 

Oh hey the bridge is right there. Enric shouts for a couple stragglers in his mob to catch up with the rest, stay together as they cross. 

The bridge is quiet. There should be a couple sentries watching and asking questions of anyone crossing this late at night. Those two have either decided to stay home tonight or have been called away to deal with more urgent things. 

“So, you said things will be calmer on the other side of the river? Makes me wonder why anyone lives in the part where riots happen.” Or in cities at all.

"The Business of the City is chiefly done on the Central Isle, but it is hardly Economical to Reside thereon for most. Some prefer it nonetheless, and some can afford it and therefore must afford it, by the demands of their Position in Society."

“Hm, so the same thing as people with professions wanting to live inside of town instead of just nearby, except—

The two men who were hanging back whispering to each other rush up through the crowd. Both grab the lawyer, to throw off the bridge. 

“Burn in hell, soul dealer! Burn with every soul you damned!”

This isn't something a physically small wizard who's grabbed before she can react has a good response for!

She attempts to cast anyway, but—

Perhaps feather fall is a prudent spell to include in the "defense against mobs" set. Especially when one isn't preparing fly, though that wouldn't have helped here, it takes too long to cast. Though it trades off against—

splash

Enric reacts too late, but still in time to knock one of the men into the water too. 

splash 

Shortly afterwards, the first few raindrops hit the water.