After a few moments consideration Hal decided not to lie to the girl. "My name is Hal, I used to be the princess' personal protector..." Hal's voice trailed off a little as the memories of another lifetime flooded back to him. "I failed in my duties and got blamed for delivering the killing blow myself." Even though it had been a few years in the past, almost like it was something that happened to someone else. 
"I came down here because there was a lead as to who the actual killer was, only to find the hunting party waiting for me." He gave another grunt as he tried to sit up again. Laying down made him feel nauseous at the moment.