Horse soldiers went from house to house early in the morning
searching for a fugitive. Prince Skarbalius was of course leading the company.
The villagers cowered in fear. They had done nothing wrong, but they had heard
the mournful blares from the castle trumpets late the previous night. Another
death in the family, and from the sudden intrusion into their daily lives, it
was no natural death. A member of the royal family had been murdered. When they
reached the modest house of Ivan Rujus and his daughter, the prince dismounted
and accompanied the soldiers himself. Sarah rushed out the door. “What are you
doing?” She was followed closely by Ivan. “What is the meaning of this
intrusion? We’ve done nothing but serve you and your family!” “Let my men
search your house and then we’ll be gone. I trust you and your daughter
implicitly but I cannot leave one house unsearched. We’re looking for Edward
Pompidou. He murdered my brother Peter and he must be found to appear before
our court! Stand aside and let my men enter now!”
Sarah tried fighting but it was to no avail. “You’re a cruel
and unjust man Victor!” The prince was taken aback at the use of only his first
name and he gave her a warning glare. “I have no respect for you at this
moment. Do what you must and leave!” After his men had searched the home, they
left quietly on to the next house. At the end of the day the residents were all
disgruntled but confident that Edward Pompidou was nowhere near the village.
Word soon came down that not only was Edward a fugitive, but Regina was missing too.
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