Gavin nodded. "Thank you, Prince Tansen," he said. "I understand it would take magic to destroy magic. Thank you for the warning. I am sure that the Ritter Hex would be willing to allow you to take down the magical road before you leave with no interuptions." He looked over at Eloran after that. He just had to make sure that the Ritter didn't jump at the chance to imprision everyone at once.<br/><br/>***********<br/><br/>The Ritter escorts took Masako to the stables. The royal stables were set up in three sections. Horses for riding, horses for the carriages and horses for the fields. The riding horses were mostly for looks and not much use for anything else. The carriage horses were stouter and able to endure pulling a lot of weight and working in teams. The work horses were squat and strong, not much to look at but of good breeds.<br/><br/>"If her ladyship wishes to ride, we must insist on waiting for daybreak," one of the Ritter Hex said.