"There"s the main gate," said Gerald. "It hasn"t changed a bit."
"A few more weeds than I remember," said Anna.
They passed beneath the immense archway that housed the gate. Lady Aubrey looked around at the grounds as Tempus ran down the pathway.
"He seems in fine form," said Gerald.
"He does, doesn"t he," the princess confirmed. "Aubrey"s magic has done wonders for him. Look at him, running through the long grass. What do you think, Aubrey?"
"It"s nice," replied the mage. "Is this where you were born?"
"No," Anna replied, "I was actually born near Hawksburg, or so I"m led to believe, but I did grow up here. This is where I first met Gerald. He came to look after the grounds."
Aubrey returned her gaze to the choking weeds, "It appears they miss you, General. The grounds hereabouts a
