Chapter 6
Rewards
We got half way through the forest when Karzach started grumbling. "Can we please stop and eat?" I didn't even look at him. "We need to get to the end of the forest first." A little while later he started complaining again, and again I told him to wait.
After awhile he started to complain again. Finally I turned on my heals. "Karzach, if you ask us to stop one more time before we get to the end of the forest I will get Robin to gag you! Do you understand?" He nodded his head and mumbled something under his breath. I turned and we continued on our way.
About Two Hours later we got to the end of the forest. "Thank the Lord! Can we please stop and eat now?" Karzach asked. I looked at him with the most serious face I could muster. "Sorry Karzach we can't stop now we are so close to Elizabeth's home." His jaw dropped. "But you said." I couldn't help it I Broke out laughing. Soon everyone was laughing.
We made a little fire and cooked some fish that Elizabeth and Robin had caught. After we had gotten out of the forest Elizabeth told us that she recognized where we were and all we had to do was follow the trail to town where her parents would be at Church.
We were almost to town when we saw two men coming down the road the opposite way. I thought nothing of it at first but as we got closer I could see that these were not ordinary men. They where the sheriffs men. Quickly I put my hood up signaling for the others to do also.
I got more and more nervous as we got closer. Then when we were about to pass one of the men called out. "Hold on there." We stopped. "Elizabeth is that you?" Elizabeth looked up and ran to the man. "Daddy!" He grabbed her in his arms. "Where have you been?" She looked up at him. "I got lost in the forest; these people helped me find you."
Elizabeth's Dad looked up as if he just noticed we were standing there. "Thank you." He said "How can I repay you? I have a silver piece here will that be enough." I looked at him "no, no keep your coin I'm just glad I could help."
He gave his thanks again then turned to his companion and asked for leave to take his daughter home. The man agreed and Elizabeth and her father headed for town. We were about to do the same when the other man called out. "Wait right there."
I flinched and slowly turned around. "Yes?" I asked. He looked me over. "Have we met before?" Then I remembered he was one of the men that attacked Robin My Father and Me. I tried to hide my nervousness' "I don't think so I would remember a strong solder like you."
He smiled. "I must have been wrong very sorry." I smiled "It was nice to meet you but me and my companions must be moving on." He looked Robin and Karzach over. "Maybe we will meet again." I nodded "Maybe." I waved and walked away Karzach and Robin following.
When we got far enough away I turned to the others. "That was close." Robin looked at me quizzically. "Did you know him?" I shook my head. "Not personally but He was one of the men that attacked my father you and me." Robin frowned. "I knew I knew him from somewhere. I should have remembered." I frowned. "I didn't realize it myself until he asked if he knew me."
Karzach looked at both of us. "What in the world are you talking about?" I told him about how the sheriff had made my father and me outlaws and how I met up with robin. When I was finished I looked at him he looked thoughtful. "This may become a problem if he remembers who you were, I suggest we get horses and new clothes fast and get as far away from this town as we can get." We agreed and started down the path.
When we got to the village, I immediately headed for the tailors and Robin and Karzach went to the Blacksmith for better swords. When I got to the tailors I ordered two new tunics for Robin and Karzach and a blue gown for me. While I was ordering a big burley man walked in stepping right in front of me. "Herman, I need to pick up my order!" He demanded. Not wanting to draw any attention to myself I stepped back. Herman nodded his head and hurried into the back of the store. After awhile I noticed that the man was looking me over.
Nervously I started to head to the door but before I left Herman got back. "Here you go." He said and handed him a package the man grunted and grabbed the package and went over to a chair in the corner of the store. Herman looked at me sheepishly. "I'm sorry about that. I can finish your order now."
When I had finished I headed for the Blacksmiths planning on meeting Robin and Karzach there. When I got there the Blacksmith was closed and Robin and Karzach where no were to be found.
I was about to go to the inn and see if they had gone there when a young boy ran up to me. "Ma'am." I looked down at him. "Yes?" the boy started fiddling with his hands. "Two men told me to tell you that they would be at the stables." I thanked the boy and hurried back to the tailors to pick up the clothes.
When I walked in the door I looked around the man that was there before was now gone. I walked up to the counter where Herman was. "Who was that man that was in here before?" Herman fidgeted. "Oh… that was Tilden, He is not a man to be messed with. He owns a big farm south of here and is a personal friend of the sheriff." I shook my head. "Sounds like a nasty fellow indeed." Herman nodded his head. "Now enough gossip what can I get for you?"
I walked out of the Tailors shop and headed to the stables with the package of clothes in hand. I had walked up to the doors when I had noticed a bill board with wanted posters. When I looked closer I saw three faces I recognized. Robin Karzach and I! I ran toward the barn but before I reached the doors I was grabbed from behind.