" The guy went back to the table and she could hear all of them cheer when he gave the news. "A few minutes later I went out with a tray of beer. They...all stopped what they were doing and focused one hundred percent on me. I hadn't made up my mind yet, but I knew they were going to ask for an answer." I told them I didn't want to get in trouble. One of the guys responded with one of the classic Big Lies. "We won't tell anyone about this." And then he added, "We decided we'll chip in $500 more. "No the deputy who investigated the accident talked to her." he said."And what did she say?" I asked."She said the same as her boy friend a gray BMW passed them at a high rate of speed and bumped them off the road." If the beemer bumped them there should be trace evidence," I said."He changed his story when we mentioned that. Then he said he almost bumped him. He swerved to avoid the collision and went off the road." How old is this guy?" I asked."He is 25years old," Thorn said."And how old was. "Is your exile to end?" With your help, my friend, with your help. Kushtia is now a democratic republic. Those that sought to keep me from my throne have been deposed. The Council of the Kalin has been restored. They will ask me back, I am sure." I hope so, highness," I said, uncertain as to why this change in the political status in Kushtia should have required me to trek into the depths of Wales."Hope is not sufficient. A leader and ruler must act. There is a tradition which I wish you to. I kept noticing the smiles from everyone, but mostly of Red Elk's mother. She seemed so happy I was here with her son. Once everything was cooking, I was helping clean up, when Red Elk said I had done enough. “You've traveled so far today. You're tired, don't overdo it, my White Dove,” his voice was gentle as he tried to pull me into his arms. I took a step back, both between being a little embarrassed at our closeness, but also wanting to help. “It's okay. I'm actually not all that tired and I.