“I wish there were, good knight,” the king said, “but the facts remain.

“Sir Zeroun was excused from duty the night Fiotus was murdered due to illness. The very next day he was in good health. In addition several servants saw Zeroun walking the halls near where Fiotus slept that night.”



“Your majesty,” Sir Rinan said after a moment. “Might we be permitted to visit our friend?”

The king smiled slightly. “As you are loyal knights, I shall grant your request.”