“I understand what you mean, but how are people going to know that I'm staying inside the castle, unless someone says something?”
“It would never be known from myself, nor by my servant, nor even from Jacques, my most trusted friend. However, some how, as you must know, rumors get started, and they are very hard to stop—even when they are not true.”
“So, what do you suggest we do? Would it be better that I stay at one of the inns in the village?”
“No. Do not even presume this is what I am hinting at. You would not be safe there, if this phantom wizard has made a play for you in such a bold way, here under my protection, he would most certainly find you and take you away while unprotected at one of the dingy inn's rooms. No. This is not even an option, and we will not even discuss it aga
