Chapter 5
Warin’s hand immediately went to the hilt of his sword. His instinct was to push Benedict behind him, protecting him from would-be attackers, but he did not think the young prince would allow him to take such a liberty.
Instead he said, “We can take this opportunity to escape. Henry and his men will be distracted by the battle.”
Benedict shook his head. “Nay, I cannot abandon Henry while he is under attack. We must help.”
“I both knew and feared you would say that,” Warin said. “I knew you would be too honorable to flee.”
Benedict bent down near the bed and came back up with a sword. “Of course I cannot just leave my brothers to it.”
Warin frowned. “How did you get your sword?”
“James.” Benedict was already moving to the door. He wrenched it open and Warin noted James no l
