25th August 1206

Sundown has arrived. I asked Marian to marry me. But what does she do? She refuses. Says she cannot abandon her people. She is stubborn and I cannot fault her for it. I will not abandon my people nor will I abandon her.

Sir Jasper can burn Nottingham down or rather try to burn it down. But, I will not surrender to him. I will fight him and his men.

25th August 1206

Sir Jasper has given the signal for his men to enter the Castle. They have torches with them and soon enough smoke will be billowing out from the windows and doors. We are all gathered in the Great Hall. Men ready to fight for their lives and their families.

Marian has decided to not leave me. She has stayed by my side and for that I am grateful.

It's time to say our farewells. Hark! What is this I hear? The sound of a voice. An angry voice to say none the least but, still a voice I am pleased to hear.