About this story
Aunt Judith refuses to believe a rumor gathered among strangers. You lead Humphrey, Alice, and Edith into the forest while Arnwood burns behind you, and spend your first night as a dead heir, in a forester's clothes and a name you have not yet learned to answer to.
How it opens
After both parents died, you and three younger children remained at Arnwood under Aunt Judith's care.
Jacob ArmitageRiders at the inn mean to burn the house because your father served the King.
The old forester had overheard the threat and crossed the forest before the soldiers could arrive.
Aunt JudithI will not be frightened out of my home by a tale gathered among strangers.
Choose
Ask him to state exactly what he heard and how soon the riders can arrive.
Ask Aunt Judith to send a servant toward the inn for confirmation.