"Prince John is holding Kate in Locksley," was the first thing Joshua said to the rest when they reached the cover of the forest.
"What?" Said Much. "I- I told you! The other day I told you all that we should go back for her!" The others ignored him.
"Do you know if Prince John plans to execute her?" Asked Archer.
"I don't know. There was no mention made of it. I think that if the prince planned to hang her, he would have told her. He likes his future victims to feel hopeless."
"We go to Locksley!" Growled Little John.
Just then, Robin pounded up on his horse. "Why do we go to Locksley?" He asked.
"They've got Kate!" Declared Much heatedly.
Robin looked over at Joshua as though for conformation, then dismounted and patted his horse's heaving flank. "We can't go rushing in without a plan. We need to know what we are going to do first." he bent over, resting his hands on his knees and blowing out a few short breaths before speaking again, "Did you hear anything else, Joshua?"
He shrugged. "I don't know... wait. Prince John is collecting money. He said he needed it to help pay the king's ransom. I think he was planning to leave tomorrow."
"Well that doesn't add up." Robin sat down on a rock and thought for a moment.
"Robin, you do not think..." Djaq trailed off, eyes widening.
"Yes," He nodded, "I do."
"Well, is someone going to tell us what is going on? I wouldn't mind being enlightened." Much said.
"Prince John is going to hold Kate has hostage so he can get back through the forest our interference." Djaq's eyes were troubled.
"What can we do to save her?" Questioned Much.
Robin appeared deep in thought. "Right. Tuck, Djaq, do you think you could make more black powder?"