Gary's Squire

Chapter 2

There was only one thing to do; go to Fred's house and ask for directions to Corus. It would take about a day to get there.

'If I leave now I will get there this time tomorrow,' Alexandra thought. She quietly went down the stairs and out the door. It was dark out and she had forgotten a light. She could not go back now, so she kept walking.

~ * ~

It was early in the morning and was just getting light out. She had been walking since midnight last night and her legs hurt so badly. She had to find a place to rest for a while, so she sat down under a tree; she was so tired. The girl decided to rest for a little while before continuing. After waking an hour later, she started to walk again. She had a long way to go and had already wasted a hour. Alexandra was getting very hungry, but where was she to get some food? If she only could find a market. She did have 20 golden nobles in her pocket.

She looked around and found one up again. There was a sign that said, "A loaf of bread for one silver noble". She decided to get it. It would last her till dinner if she ate it wisely. After she stopped to eat, she went on.

It was midnight; she was almost at Fred's house. There it was, up ahead. She ran to get there and knocked on the door. There was no answer. She tried again and still no answer. How was she going to get in? She decided to wait till morning.

~ * ~

She woke up and knocked on the door. Fred came to the door and said, "What are you doing here?"

"I came to ask you something, Fred."

"How long have you been here?"

"Since midnight,"she answered.

"How come so long?"

"Can I come in and then tell you? It's cold out here."

"Oh, I am so sorry. Please come in and sit down. You must be hungry. I'll go fix you something."

"Thank you. I am very hungry."

After he had cooked up a large, hearty breakfast, he placed it before her. "Here you go. Eat up, then tell me what you want."

After she finished eating she told him her plan. "So I was wondering if you could tell me how to get to Corus."

"How about you come with me and I'll drop you off where you want to go."

"Alright. You won't tell my parents will you?" she said in a concerned way.

"I won't as long as you write me and tell me how you are getting along."

"I promise I will. I could not bear not ever writing to you."

"Then we'll leave tomorrow. Okay?"

"Alright"

"You can stay in the guest room in the meantime."

"Thank you for every thing, Fred."

"Now you must be tired, go get some sleep."

"I am not really tried, but I will go to my room to get out of your way."

"No, you can stay if you like. I've got nothing to do."

"I think I'll go to my room."