Stone and dirt roads, half of them ancient cart paths, cut through the countryside dotted with trees and blanketed, between fertile fields, with ferns so lush and tall the car periodically vanished beneath them.
The ruins of Castle Freedom soon came into view on the ridge. And, after several switchback maneuvers across the face of the climb Ray and Brandy found the unmarked road leading there. They passed a sign reading Propriété privée; with its warning that Trespassers seront poursuivis. Though neither read French, they shared a knowing look and drove on in violation of the law.
Propriété privéeTrespassers seront poursuivisOnce across the castle"s drawbridge, it appeared their search was ended. A chained gate barred their passage. Ray pried himself from the vehicle to examine the situa
