They held their breaths to see what would happen, but no guard burst in and they were not caught. Still, they were afraid, exchanged glances for a time and then Stefan became emboldened. He kept his voice very soft, "The new builder knows not what he be doing."

"Aye," Baodan whispered. "We are in more danger here."

No one else said anything and soon they were all asleep. The next morning, they began work on the castle. That night, they were again able to whisper to each other and this new freedom overwhelmed and delighted them.




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