"The one we found was another imposter." Wulsen said. "But apparently Mr and Mrs Buckley found the real Nelek."

"And what of the imposter? Is he still around? Has he been questioned?" Juniper quickly replied

"No, unfortunately an opportunity did not present itself. Mrs. Gerthrim was in the dungeon for unrelated reasons. The false Nelek was insisting on trying to be with her and was causing increasing distress, so I removed her from the dungeons to be brought here."

"We'll interrogate him." Wulfsen said. "Xavier, did the other imposter give any useful information?"

Xavier shook his head. "He's positively useless. All he does is taunt and anger people."

"Now that we have a new prisoner we can afford to execute Mazi. It might loosen the new imposter's tongue." Wulfsen said.

Xavier grinned. "I have been looking forward to that order for two weeks," he said.

"A noose or an axe?" Wulfsen pondered.

"I'm thinking an axe. We don't know if they can be strangled. But lose a couple of body parts along with their head, that might be more difficult for him to overcome."

Juniper quickly interrupted the gentlemen's conversation with a few questions of her own.

"If you dont mind me wondering, why are you trusting me with this position? Captain of the guard is no easy task."

"A couple reasons." Wulfsen said. "You're strong. You know how to fight.But you know how to give orders."

Juniper streached her arms above her head

"Well now that I've been promoted is there any task you want me to handle or can I get some rest?"

"Rest for now." Wulfsen said. "Shawn can help you get started later."

"Aye. Find me if you need me. "

Juniper did a slight bow to the two gentlemen and left the room, hoping to find either a bed or her friends. The cold wind sliced through her as she left the war room.

> To The Keep

Wulfsen drummed his fingers on the table, torn between seeing to his prisoners and hopefully getting some answers, or finding Sileas.

Xavier gave him a questioning look.

"I'd better deal with the prisoners." Wulfsen sighed. He knew if he went to Sileas it would be hours before he took care of any of his other responsibilities.

"I suppose so. You could have sent your new Captain, of course."

"If either of them are going to talk I want to hear it myself." Wulfsen said.

"I have the bad feeling you're going to be disappointed."

"I have to try. Do you want to help?" Wulfsen asked.

"I guess I can stomach another round of their insults," Xavier said, getting to his feet.

Wulfsen picked up a heavy axe, tested the edge, then headed for the dungeon.

Xavier arched his eyebrow and followed.

"Wulfsen!" Yehudit shouted, limping from walking too much. "Where the hell are you?"