Pierre rode like a demon, he knew that he had to arrive to the castle as soon as he could, his master was in danger and he knew it was only a matter of time before he would despair and do something foolish.
Three days has passed since he parted ways with princess Elizabeth, finally the wall of the castle was in sight, he went to a side wall and entered the secret door that he used normally for urgent messages.
A guard was standing by the secret entrance to King Richard chambers.
-Let me pass, I have an urgent message for his majesty- Pierre said.
-Through here- the guard answered, ushering him through a black door.
-Who is it?-Richard asked, he was sitting in his desk when the door opened.
-Majesty, at last, god I don't know what to say, so much has happened, I have a message from your sister- Pierre said bowing.
-Give it to me- Richard was anxious, the last few days have been hell wondering what his best friend was going through and hoping that it will be ok.
Richard took the note and opened it:
Richard:
I have very little time to write, Dale has been sold as a slave by Duke Dragon, I looks like he wanted to make him disappear, he would have probably told us a make believe story for us to forget about him, Pierre can explain better what exactly happened, I am on my way to Enoa, we believe the slave merchant might be heading that way, it will take us seven days from Rosen, but it will only take four days from the castle. Please send Drake and Stephen with loyal guards, I need to get him back and although I don't doubt my ability with the sword I don't want to endanger Dale's life anymore than needed. Tell every one at court that I have decided to go to Waters to recover from my cold, put a litter in between the guards and make a female guard lie down on it as if she were me, nobody has to know it is a trick.
I will be waiting for them to arrive to Enoa, Water is only one day away, Tell Drake to send half the guards directly to Water in case that they are being watched and to come to Enoa with the other half.
