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to pay her ransom.”
    “Then why not take him to the jail house, or better yet, let the wizard interrogate him?” The guard objected. Seth noticed that only one man did all the talking.
    “The wizard is busy. And with Warlord Trian away, no one knows what Landis looks like.” Seth prayed that these guards had never heard about Landis’ mixed color eyes, something that he had been told about often. “So it was thought best to lock him away with the prisoner until Trian, or the wizard, returns.”
    “Then we will take him.” The guard insisted.
    “You will get no argument from me.” Seth replied, shoving Doogal forward.
    The two guards grabbed Doogal and pushed him up against the wall. The silent guard searched Doogal for weapons, or anything else that should not be on him while locked up. “He is clean.” The man said.
    “Go and tell Captain McRawl that we have him secured. And while you are at it, can you find out when they are bringing that bitch some water. She drank all of hers up again.”
    “Let her go thirsty.” Seth suggested, before turning away. Tessa followed him down the hall in silence. They walked back to the secret door and made their way inside.
    “Now we wait.” Tessa said as Seth closed the door behind them.
    * * * * *
    Megan was startled when the door was open and the half-elf was shoved into the room with her. She saw that his hands were tied. Megan waited until the door was sealed before speaking. “Who are you?”
    Doogal pressed his ear to the door to see if anyone was listening. Satisfied that he could speak in private, he said, “Relax, Princess Megan, I am here to rescue you.”
    Megan jumped to her feet. “Who sent you?”
    “Let’s worry about getting out of here alive first.” Doogal said. “Would you mind untying me?”
    Megan was unsure, but she instinctively detected that the half-elf was telling the truth. “Need I remind you that you are locked in here with me?” Megan stated.
    “Only until you release me.” Doogal retorted.
    “Oh, very well.” Megan stepped behind Doogal and began undoing his bonds. Once he was free, the thief began undoing his trousers.
    “What in the abyss.” Megan backed away in fear.
    “Relax, princess, and please turn the other way for a minute.” Doogal reassured her.
    Megan did as instructed. When Doogal told her that she could turn away from the wall, she was pleased to see that his pants were up and secure. Doogal knelt in front of the door and began using his lock picking tools to release the latch.
    “How did you smuggle those in here?” Megan asked.
    Doogal continued working as he answered, “Believe me, princess, you do not want to know.”
    Megan’s jaw dropped.
    Doogal heard the feint clicking sound of the lock releasing. Then he stood up and readied himself for action.
    “What are you doing?” Megan asked.
    “Waiting for a commotion from outside.” Doogal whispered.
    * * * * *
    “It is time.” Seth said, as he withdrew his dagger and opened the door, hiding the blade behind him.
    Tessa pulled her knife and followed. “I hope that Doogal has succeeded.”
    “We will find out soon enough.” Seth answered.
    As they stepped around the corner, Seth spoke before either of the guards had the opportunity to challenge them. “We need the male prisoner. Captain McRawl wants to see him immediately.”
    The senior guard looked perturbed, “Enough of this, I want to see orders from the Captain.”
    Seth tried not to look at the vault door that was opening behind the two guards. “Then send your lackey upstairs to ask. We will wait here.”
    Before the guard could speak, Doogal jumped him from behind. The thief grabbed the man by the head and twisted his neck, snapping it with ease. The second guard began drawing his sword, but Seth and Tessa were upon him before he could pull the blade free of its sheath. Seth stabbed the man in the throat. “Swords are not really good in closed quarters.” He said to the dying