"She left a few minutes ago."

"I thought you said an hour ago," he stated.

"Ye..yes, I meant to say an hour ago," he stuttered head bowed avoiding his gaze.

"Where is the guard assigned to her door?" He boomed.

"I had gone to the bathroom your highness," he explained looking frightened.

"You best get moving in search of her or do you need another bathroom break," he snapped making the man quickly rush off. "John by the time I reach the palace you better have ...