Jasper smiled at James. His blade contacted the other blade repeatedly. His eyes became wide after James ducked his sword. ''Very nice reflexes, James,'' Jasper said in a sincere tone.

James brought his sword down on Jasper's blade. He lifted the sword after he was unable to disarm Jasper. Frowning again, he lunged. James viewed Jasper barely dodging the blade. His smile came back. ''Your reflexes aren't bad at all, Jasper,'' he said.

The memory of Cecilia collapsing caused James to scowl. ''I should check on Cecilia,'' he muttered. He glanced at a sudden frown on Jasper's face.

''Cecilia is distracting you,'' Jasper said. He viewed James shaking his head. ''You're remembering her right now,'' he said. He watched as James frowned another time. ''Admit it. You are distracted, James.''

''I'm worried about my betrothed,'' James said.

Jasper still frowned. ''Check on Cecilia.'' He followed James to the latter's bed. Jasper viewed James touching Cecilia's forehead another time.

James scowled and trembled. ''Cecilia is still sick,'' he said. He turned to Jasper. His eyes narrowed. He continued to tremble. ''If Cecilia dies…''

''Cecilia will be fine,'' Jasper said.

James watched as Cecilia opened her eyes. He gasped. ''Cecilia!'' He embraced her.

''James,'' Cecilia muttered. She struggled to remain awake for a few moments. She closed her eyes and fell back. Cecilia opened them again.

James nodded at Cecilia. His eyes were on her as she nodded. He watched while she fell asleep again.

''I'm going to be near treasure, James,'' Jasper said.

''You do that, Jasper. I will be near my treasure,'' James said.

Confusion filled Jasper's eyes. ''Your treasure?'' he asked. He glanced at Cecilia. Jasper nodded.

James focused on Cecilia another time.

Jasper walked to his gold coins. He continued to remember Cecilia and James. *I should check on James and Cecilia now* he thought. He ran to his brother's bed and gasped.