The Old Man of the Hill

"Hello!"

  The princess addressed the Old Man, opening an angelic smile. "I'm Alexa from Kielstadt. These people found me in the forest and helped me to come here. They say that I will be able to leave as soon as you say yes," that was not exactly what they said, and the pack leader looked at her strangely, but the Old Man laughed,

"So are they giving me this power? What great news!"

The group waited for their leader to speak, and after clearing his throat, the man shrugged,

"Old man, there was a mess in the forest near the road tonight. And as we suspected, there was skirmish and death. We found this girl and her dead friend at dawn today. She claims to have come from Tanbury and ... That the Red Lady ordered the attack. She also brings the body of a young woman, and says she wants to take it to St Ewe's convent ..."