"Alright," Julias replied nodded ignoring the prodding eyes of Richard who wouldn't say anything till they left the stables and were out of the boy's earshot. He was still a commoner but Richard was kind enough to keep words unheard by those who he was speaking of.

Julias knew Richard would set him to work during the time to be sure he wouldn't be able to go, but Julias' mind was already working a way to get out. There were many hidden passages Richard didn't know of that he could slip in and get to the grounds by.