Knocked unconscious by a blow to the head during the siege, I was awoken by a vicious kick to my side. "Wake up, old man!"

I thought I was sure to me killed on the spot, when I was dragged to my feet and held tight. I could feel the knot on my face where I'd been cold-cocked. Some very strong men held me, when I saw the face of a woman scowling at me. One soldier was aiming his sword toward my neck ready to behead me. "Don't!" She ordered. Her sneer made my hair stand up on the back of my neck.

Three quick punches to my groin had me sagging, only held up my he soldiers. "Bring him along!" I was literally dragged toward the castle.