The journey back to the castle was more leisurely than leaving had been. There was no longer a rush to find the insect but now there was a need for time in order to assess the approach that would be taken. The castle took priority, mainly the wives of the prince along with their governess. Those that followed would be the servants before the insect would then be released from there to allow the townspeople to be cured of the sickness.
Nightfall had already arrived when they crossed the large gates that gave them entry into the town. It was still as silent as a graveyard and as the horses drew the carriages through the streets, Rosalie wondered how many lives were lost since they left. Was it the old woman who ran the fruits and vegetable stall by the inner wall that Rosalie would watch ev
