Henry woke up suddenly, as if he were still in the battle at the castle. He sat up quickly, searching for his sword.

"You’re awake!" 

Henry looked in the direction of the voice. The unknown woman who had been shooting with the bow was bent over the river, drinking water. Then Henry looked around; they were in a forest near the river, and he was leaning against a tree that provided pleasant shade. The horse was nowhere in sight.

"Who are you?" was the question he asked as ...