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    So, here we were standing in front of the King, Queen, and the rest of the court.... more then a little nervous.  After waiting for a few moments, the Princess were brought before their parents, and put to the question.  The princess informed the King and Queen, that they were sick and tired of being stuck in the castle, and wanted to get out and see the city.  Both of them blushed a deep red as the King simply raised his eyebrow.
    Motioning the princess to the left, he focused his attention on the couple of men who attacked his two daughters.  "What do you have to say for yourself gentleman?", he asked in his deep voice.
    "Your Magesty... we.. that is.. it was a simple misunderstanding.... I was just trying to bring them back here for you, of course.", the man stuttered.
    "Excuse me... but aren't you Count Douglas's squire?", another man asked, who was standing to the right of the King.
    Bowing, the squire responded, "Yes, I am, Lord Angmar.  Thank you for remembering me."