[center]"So, if there's nothing more, I'd like to be on our way as soon as possible."[/center]

Djonn ground his molars as he pondered. Hemming did honestly have a point, there was technically no evidence to say that the attempts on his life had been part of some grand scheme. Powerful men attracted thieves and ne'er do wells who sought what they did not have from those who did. These were all facts of life, but [i]something[/i] was gnawing at Djonn's mind. The day was starting to grow long, they had already gone too far to get back on the highroad and make it to the Cossler estate by nightfall by his estimation. The last thing he wanted was to be on the roads at night, King's Sentinels be damned. The decision became clear to Djonn, at least for the short term. He glanced back at [color=FF66CC]Adele[/color] and ground his teeth more. [i]"This will be another reason for her to hate me I suppose. Better to get them all out of the way early. I'll try to smooth things over once we get to the Cossler Estate, but now I need to keep pretending to be in command here.[/i]  

Djonn put an end to his rumination and cleared his throat to get the attention of the guard around him before speaking. "Very well sir, we will continue at haste to the Cossler estate and make camp there. However once we have digested this day's events I would like us to have a chat about our next move, happenstance or not I think it wise to not rule out potential changes to the planned route given the circumstances. On that same note sir, I believe it also important to inform the estates that there have been attempts on your life during your journey, not for your or our sake but for theirs. These people have graciously offered us their properties to stay and so it is only fair we inform them of any dangers that may befall them no matter how remote the chance. You are an honorable man I am sure Mister Hemming, so I trust in good faith that you will not find this disagreeable. Also I would like to take further precautions regarding your safety. If you would be so obliged, I would like one of my men to personally accompany you as a measure of safet.." 

[center][color=8585AD]"Ah, Master Hemming, good to see you're faring the journey well. It seems we're about to get this show back on the road," he glanced from Hemming to Djonn, then back to Hemming, "Whichever road that may be."[/color][/center]

"Ah perfect. [color=8585AD]Marcel[/color] is the perfect man for such a duty. The man is a veteran and a stalwart defender, if anyone can keep you safe it is Marcel. I don't want anyone slipping by us, and no one can slip by Marcel: his shoulders are too damn broad. If you will allow me to get him up to speed on the situation first then I will discharge him into your care Sir."  With that Djonn waved his hand in a Come hither motion at Marcel and awaited his marching orders.