On the Way to an Easier Life

Chapter 2

The following day, Marian began her day by dressing and going out to get some fruit for her breakfast. As she walked through the market, she had the oddest feeling that she was being watched. In the back of her mind, she hoped it was Robin. As she returned inside the castle, she passed by the sheriff's quarters. The door was ajar and she overheard Vasey and Guy having a discussion.

"I have grown tired of Hood and his shenanigans.", bellowed Gisbourne. "How did he discover when the last shipment of taxes was leaving?"

"Discover! you say?" Hmmm? I say he has a spy placed among us.", touted Vasey. "Prince John has also grown tired of losing the taxes. As we speak, there is a brigade of fighters on their way."

"Really?"

"Yesss! Prince John has called in favors from the king of Germany. He has a brigade of specially trained fighters. HE is sending a group of them to finally take care of Hood once and for all!"

Marian's eyes widened. She thought, I need to find Robin. I have to warn him. However, before she could turn to leave, the door was shoved open from behind and she was pushed inside. Gisbourne and Vasey both turned.

"Lieutenant?", inquired Gisbourne.

"Sir, Lady Marian has been eavesdropping on your conversation."

"I was walking by and hear your voice, Guy. I was waiting for you to finish. I did not want to interrupt.", stammered Marian.

"Lepers, Gisbourne."

"Marian. STOP! Please do not continue to tell lies."

"Excuse me?"

"I have had you followed. It seems you were seen kissing Hood in the early morning hours this morning."

"Gisbourne. You can't be serious? Kissing Hood? Our Marian? Surely you must be joking", mocked Vasey. "It appears you have caught our spy."

"WHAT?", asked Marian incredulously.

"It's over, Marian. STOP! You only stayed here to gain information so you could pass it on to my enemy."

"Guy…"

"Lieutenant, take Lady Marian to the dungeon."