Chapter 15

A band of horsemen rode to Isle early the next bright day.

Prince Philip had stayed all night mourning and organizing a search for his sister, the woman he loves and restoring what is lost.

He dressed quickly and went out instructing his servant to saddle his horse.

The riders appeared in the lee of the castle. A yell summoned the guards out.

Sir Rudolf climbed down from his horse and walked toward Philip to hug him. A short thin bearded old man. So short that Philip sometimes wonders if he was from the side of his lineage. he wore expensive linen and jewelry.his men stood beside him watching him like a hawk.

"What business brings you here? Philip asked after they hugged." Did you hear the sad news?"

" I did my son. my condolences. that is why I am here. Are you well?"

" yes I am. and we all are" he replied sadly." Except for the key that was stolen that I'm yet to locate".

"Someone was aware of it. I would do well to search for it as well."