Cleo stared at him for a long moment. This did not seem like a good thing to tell him. If the men did not cooperate, then it was a death sentence. Had she not brought enough pain on people already.
"I really cant tell one guard from another..... I really dont know.... They were to come to me... " There as a slight hint of panic. "Father would not have encouraged me to know any of the soldiers or commoners.... They might over think their place.....Or think they were owed more... As you already know that did not happen...."
A deep blush came to her cheeks as she tried to keep her thoughts moving on. It strange how it was acceptable for a man to be told and believe a lady was a virgin, but it was much more humilating when he had found out for himself.
"Many of them dont care who rules as long as they are emplyed and their families are safe..... Father trusted the men after he got their oath of loyalty, even though some had been loyal to previous rulers.... that is why there was so much set asdie to buy loaylty. No one was promising nothing for free. "
Having her face under control enough for the moment.
"I wont lie..... I really dont know if they will be back or back for me. You know fifteen years ago there is no doubt but he is geting to be an older man now... maybe if he hears I am doing well and not suffering he will leave things as they are?"