After Cleo gave her word before the court, we rode together to the bay. Tama and Jing were in a cart, in a fresh bed of hay, covered with silk blankets against the cold. We transferred them to a room aboard the ship.

"Cleo my dear, I wish you to note that I am sending the court physician with them, to help heal the wounds and bring them back to health. This is in accord with keeping my word to you." She smiled in approval, and thanked me for my concern and care for them. She also told me of the secret room in the dungeon where the treasure was hidden.

Once the ship was over the horizon, we rode back to the castle. I gave her privacy during the ride as she would certainly miss her parents. When we arrived, I had one of my assistants take her to her old chambers for the night, as we all were quite tired and in need of sleep. Guards were posted at her door to assure her privacy.

"Tomorrow morning, Cleo, we will find the treasure together. And our business will be concluded. Rest well!"