"Understood. We are not so proud We must have people injure themselves on Our behalf." She looked at the kneeling guards. "When a squad of the royal guards rides at double time out of the palace grounds, We worry for the safety of our son."

"His Highness is safe and well, Your Majesty. I am told that he remained to coordinate rescue efforts."

"We are relieved." Her Majesty Wilhemeena, Queen of Anglia walked over to examine Cal. "You must be Commander Shillingsworth. Hubert ...