I see that little old Rolfe caused quite an uproar. Perfect, my plan is working. :D

John Smith's POV

Stuck on the ship, there wasn't much I could do but think. The only problem was I didn't want to think anymore. When I thought my thoughts wandered. They lead to worry and more anger. I decided to go down below and talk to Thomas, whom was still sick. At this point we were all positive he didn't have a cold. We weren't sure of what he had but it was starting to get worrisome.

"Hello, Thomas." I said, sitting on the cot beside his. He opened his eyes and looked at me slowly.

"John." He said weakly. "How close are we?"

"Just a few days now. How are you feeling?" Thomas attempted to sit up but he went slightly cross-eyed and laid back down.

"I feel nauseous... My throat hurts from all of the vomit..." He thought. "I can't think straight." I nodded, resting my arms on my knees and looking at him.

"Men above are talking about the Black Plague." I said quietly. Thomas nodded and shut his eyes.

"I know."

"I doubt it is though. You would have the boils by now." Thomas nodded slowly and his breathing began to deepen. He was falling asleep. That's when I decided to take my leave and walk back above.

Four days later we landed in London. I barely waited for the ship to be completely docked before rushing off the ship and running through the streets, heading for Rolfe's house. I should have known it wouldn't be that easy, though. It wasn't long before I was stopped by the guards of the king.

"Welcome back, Smith." The one on the left, whom I knew as George Bayly, said. He looked up at me, being a few inches shorter than I. The other, Andrew Evans, kept his sword at the ready.

"The king was wondering when you'd be back."

"Then I trust you'll be rushing off to tell him." I said, side-stepping passed George. He held his sword to my chest.

"He would rather hear the news from you."

"I'm a little busy." I said, stepping back. I wouldn't let these two stop me. I turned around completely, as if I was going to walk back to my ship, and waited. I knew they would pursue me, and sure enough I heard their footsteps behind me. As they got closer I turned and ducked between them, running down the street fast as I could. They took chase, but I was too quick. I knew every nook and cranny of this place, they would never catch me.

Unless they had men hiding in mentioned nooks and crannies. I skidded to a stop, just before running into another guard. I didn't know the name of this one, but he sure knew me. He didn't hesitate at all in grabbing me and slamming me against the nearest brick wall. It was too late to struggle away from him, though I knew I could. George and Andrew were three seconds behind me and each grabbed an arm.

"Enough games, Smith." George said, dragging me to a carriage. "Time for your audience with the king." They threw me into the back of the carriage and two of them joined me, Andrew sat on top to lead the horses. George and the man I didn't know sat, holding my arms so I couldn't struggle.

We rode in silence until we got to the castle, then they dragged me to the king's throne room and threw me inside. There were six more guards standing in front of me, and I knew I couldn't get away.

"Well, well. If it isn't John Smith. Back from your voyage, I see." I looked at the king and stood up slowly, my eyes never leaving him.

"Yes. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have somewhere to be." I turned and began walking to the door.

"You don't think I'm going to let you ruin all of my fun, do you?" He asked, snapping his fingers. The two closest guards grabbed my arms and turned me around, leading me to the king. "Put him in the dungeon." The two guards began dragging me down the decorated corridors as I strugged, but it was no use. Even if I escaped them there were four more guards following us. I stopped fighting as the cell came into sight. They unlocked it with an eerie creak and threw me inside, but I kept my footing. I turned as they shut and locked the cell.

This is a pretty tricky snare. How will John Smith get out of this one? Review to find out!