"Put them over your eyes and remove them only after you hear the sound of gold coins piling up on you," came the sharp and commanding voice of Queen Lucy. The guards complied immediately, no questions asked. It was common knowledge that questioning the queen's orders could lead to dire consequences. Besides, the guards had heard rumors of her rewarding two solitary confinement guards generously and smuggling them out of the country for their loyalty. Such tales spread fast, instilling both fear and admiration.