Faint, aging pleas and moans were constantly interrupted by high-decibel obscenities, interspersed with the dull thuds of heavy objects striking something, occasionally punctuated by the surrounding held breaths and soft curses.
Even without seeing the actual scene, upon hearing such background noise, it wasn't difficult for everyone to guess what had happened. They immediately labeled the culprit as a member of the despicable "King's Collaborator Army." It was common knowledge that this band of scum was notorious for being even more brutal towards their own people than the occupying forces. So far, it seemed there was no atrocity they were incapable of committing.
The few in the carriage made their speculations based on established impressions, but soon realized something was amiss because the person cursing was speaking in Charlemagne's language.
