"If I take Alyx in with me and he sees your brother will be instantly captured and most likely beheaded before word can spread...If Alyx goes by himself and the guards are on high alert likely the same will happen.  I at least should still have some sway over the guards...it is amazing what gold coins will do to sway the loyalty of the ones who serve a tyrant.  But I swear to you I will be careful...I will come home to you." He smiled a little and looked out the window at the sun that was setting "Sir and Madame William should be home soon yes? the guards will be worst when the citizens are not frequent on the roads.."