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Henry Winter · 11-10-06, 04:27 PM

A few days had passed since his return to the fort. Slowly the old gang reformed and things were getting back to normal. The old fort, not long ago nothing but a ruin of it’s former self, was now being rebuilt. The day’s had been filled with hustle and bustle, thug’s running back and forth collecting wood and logs for the palisade walls. Meanwhile Henry had been focusing on the northern lands, specifically a town called Valoria. A wealthy township with not much in the way of a guard force to protect it. Not something Henry could pass up.

That night Henry met Dexius, his bodyguard, at the Sword and Shovel tavern in Valoria. When they entered the tavern the room was alive with laughter and banter. Over in the corner sat one of Henry’s old adversaries, Lady Tabbitha; she would have to be dealt with soon. He still hadn’t exacted his revenge on her for having him placed in jail all those years ago. But for now he had to focus on the business at hand. Just then Tussi de Luxe, the mayoress of Valoria, walked in. She was covered head to toe in fine clothing and jewels. Henry grinned from ear to ear with the thought of all that ransom gold he would soon have his hands on!

The pair of thugs watched Tussi move around the room as she laughed and joked with people for about half an hour. They sipped a couple of ales and allowed the time to pass without bringing too much attention to them selves. Then their chance showed it self! Tussi left the tavern alone; Henry and Dexius got up and followed her outside and down the road.

After about five minuets Tussi turned to see who was following her, now was the time! Henry drew his axe and Dexius leapt at Tussi, grabbing her arm and waving a dagger in her face! Tussi’s face turned pale as she almost fainted but Dexius gave her a violent shake and she was soon wide-awake again.

After explaining to the mayoress that she would be going with them, no matter if she wished to or not, Henry gave the order and Dexius began pulling Tussi along as they made their getaway. The pair of thugs dragged the mayoress to their hiding place and after beating her up a little, tied her to a wall and left her in her cell..