On the Way to an Easier Life

Chapter 34

When morning came, Robin woke first. He watched Marian sleeping for a moment and then reached out to touch her swelling belly. He grinned to himself. When he turned to look at her face again, she was looking back.

"Good morning", he said with a kiss.

"Good morning" she smiled. She loved it when he touched her belly. "Did you rest well?"

"Mmmm", he mumbled as he continued to kiss her.

"Robin", she said in a sing-songy voice.

"Yes."

"We need to let the others know that you are all right."

"A huh. Later", he said moving his kisses down her neck to her collarbone.

She sighed, wrapped her arms around his neck, and enjoyed the feelings she had going through her. She put her hand on his face and moved it so their lips met. Robin moved his hand to her shoulder and then down her back. He started to unlace the back of her dress. Marian moaned, "Oh, Robin…." when all of a sudden there was a knock on the door. They both smiled and laughed.

"One moment", Marian called toward the door. They climbed out of bed and Robin retied her dress. "Ready?", she asked and went to open the door.

"Come in", she said when she opened the door.

"Master!", greeted Much happily. "You are awake!" He quickly walked across the room and gave Robin a hug. The rest of the gang followed suit.

"Robin", nodded Will.

"I'm not bein' funny, but you put quite a scare in us yesterday", added Allan.

Robin looked at Djaq, "Thank you. Again."

"You are most welcome", she smiled.

John smacked him on the back, "Good to see you up, my friend."

"I'm hungry. Let's go get something to eat", suggested Much.

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They all went to the Great Hall and the king made sure they were served a fine breakfast of fresh bread, a variety of fruits, dried meat, and wine. They continued to celebrate Robin's living when Allan made a comment that got Robin's attention.

"I wonder what the sheriff is gettin' this mornin' for breakfast down in the dungeon."

"What?", asked Robin.

"That's right", said Will. "You don't know."

"The sheriff was caught yesterday. He is in the dungeon", reported John.

Robin was surprised. "Who….?"

"Carter apprehended him. After he tried to ……..kill you. He ran. He was caught and now he is in the dungeon, as John just said."

"What is to happen?"

"He will be tried by law", said Will.

"I need to see him", Robin said as he stood.