“I have no obligation to tell you what order the King has given me,” Zaneck replied, he quickly made up an excuse to quicken the pace. “I decided to return to the castle grounds two hours prior to the given time. The King is usually attending to his own business at this hour and does not wish to be bothered by anyone. However, if he had let you stay in one of the guest rooms, you must have some pretty important information. Would you tell me what information you hold for him? I know that even if you had told him, he would only ask me to confirm it. Would you please tell me, if you will, to save the trouble of me entering and leaving the castle once again?”