06-25-2009, 05:29 AM
3)
Daniel could see light up ahead. He glanced at Marcus, wondering if the older man had noticed. By the look on his face, he apparently had. Of course, none of them knew exactly what to expect. Chances were that Balthus had used this escape passage to come out beyond the fortress. But, there was the possibility that it simply led to another part of the fortress. Maybe even the Lord's chambers.
Marcus gripped the crossbow with one hand, while preparing an arrow with another. He didn't want to kill anyone, especially the Lord's men, but what choice did he have if they were confronted?
They finally came to the source of the light, which were torches illuminating the stone steps that led upwards.
Daniel adjusted the cloth over his ears, glancing at Robin and Marcus. Then with a nod, he led them up the stairs.
Daniel could see light up ahead. He glanced at Marcus, wondering if the older man had noticed. By the look on his face, he apparently had. Of course, none of them knew exactly what to expect. Chances were that Balthus had used this escape passage to come out beyond the fortress. But, there was the possibility that it simply led to another part of the fortress. Maybe even the Lord's chambers.
Marcus gripped the crossbow with one hand, while preparing an arrow with another. He didn't want to kill anyone, especially the Lord's men, but what choice did he have if they were confronted?
They finally came to the source of the light, which were torches illuminating the stone steps that led upwards.
Daniel adjusted the cloth over his ears, glancing at Robin and Marcus. Then with a nod, he led them up the stairs.