Letter 2
Elaine Wes to Thomas Mattson
Dearest brother,
It is sadly with pen that I write to tell you of the deceased villagers I have encountered whilst traveling. Just a fortnight ago, I perceived the small cottages of villagers in the town of Macchiato. I stayed just ten minutes outside this town to the east and have acknowledged Macchiato as a gentle, passive land. However, just last night, I heard a thundering boom in the night, and from what I heard, the agonizing screams of men, women, and children, I knew it was not the weather I was hearing. The townspeople of Macchiato were in trouble. I saw, to my utter amazement and disbelief, Saxons invading the town. They were setting fires in the town square, and burning all the cottagers, while dragging the inhabitants out of their homes and throwing them in the middle of the street. Oh, Thomas, if you heard their screams of suffering, you would have felt what I felt...a continual wrath swathed me...and I immediately picked up my bow and arrow and rushed towards Macchiato with all the strength my legs gave way. But when I reached the town, the Saxons had left and the villagers were weeping in despair. They cried to me for help, recognizing me as the Royal Guardian of Barrister Keeps, and I promised them...I promised them through their mournful tears and sorrow cries that I would help them. I cannot deny them this promise Thomas. I must help these people. These Saxons must be destroyed.
And so I head further on to Camelot with more keenness, more relish, and more anticipation. If Arthur knew this, would he let this go? I certainly hope not. Thomas, I cannot break this promise. It is one of the only promises in life I know for certain I must keep. It is a duty to my land, a duty to our family and my title.
Traveling is not an easy task, Thomas. Every day, my load is lighter than the last. Luckily, I do not have to eat much in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You know this, Thomas, don't you? It is but days, I heard from one of the villagers, that I will soon arrive in Camelot, and then, all will be well. As soon as I find Arthur, all will be well. At least, I hope so. I must also visit Merlin before then. When I left our town of Barrister Keeps, Merlin came to me and suggested a meeting with the Lady of the Lake, Nimue. Apparently, she has got some important news regarding King Arthur and the future of our lands. I am anxious to hear what Nimue has to say, and I quickly carry onward.
Affectionately, your sister,
Elaine of Barrister Keeps