"They're in the wrong," Vol said. "More than just Vale. There's ten village women who have been kidnapped. There will be proof and testimony of that fact. If Earl Maddon were to get involved, he'd just need to speak to the villagers. We're the hand of justice here."
"Just or not," Penelope interrupted. "There are women and children here, Vol. Yarmdon women and children. They should not be dragged into crimes that are not their own."
"I have no patience for those kinds of measures," Vol said. "I'll take the most straightforward path. Northy – begin up the column. Every one of these carriages will burn. You can warn them to get out before you do so, but they will burn regardless. I want to see every man, woman and child in front of me, and I want to judge who my enemies are."
