"I'm waiting ten minutes and then I'm leaving if no one shows up," Princess Lucinda said out a loud to no one in particular.
She was having such a hard time finding good help these days. Well at least these hired mercenaries were cheaper by the dozen and could easily be replaced. Finally she heard loud footsteps and the old cranky man she hired smiled his toothless grin at her.
"My lady, we found the woman that you have been looking for. What would you have us do next?"
"At last, some good news. Here is half your payment now. Bring her alive to me and the babe in her belly unharmed and you will get the remainder of your payment once I ascertain that my wishes have been fulfilled."
"Yes my lady, it will be done as you wish it," said the wily old man who slinked away as quietly as he came.
"Did you get the money?" asked Winston. He helped the old man onto his horse.
